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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Ayr takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 19m
Duration
499 mi
Distance
£245
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Preston

best
  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
8h 58m
£183–334

Exeter to Ayr train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Exeter and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 498.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ayr via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 58m.

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