The average train between London and Ayr takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Ayr. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
London to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your London to Ayr train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Ayr is 531.1 km. The road distance is 707 km.
You can take a train from London Euston to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 5h 43m.