The average train between Grantham and Ayr takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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.
Trains run hourly between Grantham and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Grantham to Ayr? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Ayr station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Grantham to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Grantham to Ayr train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Grantham and Ayr is 384.5 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Ayr via York, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 21m.