Train Liverpool to Ayr from £107 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Ayr takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.

5h 2m
Duration: 266 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

4h 49m

£70–180

Liverpool to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:39 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 7:23 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
3:39 PM → 8:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
4:12 PM → 8:52 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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