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Hamilton to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton and Ayr takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hamilton 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.

1h 34m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 39m
£20–33

Hamilton to Ayr train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Hamilton and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 27m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 28m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 28m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 29m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 30m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 28m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 27m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 30m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton 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.

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Ayr via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 39m.

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