The average train between Holyhead and Ayr takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 twice daily between Holyhead and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Ayr station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Holyhead to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Holyhead to Ayr train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Holyhead and Ayr is 239.3 km. The road distance is 580 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Ayr via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 6h 50m.
