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Manchester to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Ayr takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
4h 34m
£96–182

Manchester to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 261.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Ayr via Lancaster and Glasgow Central in around 4h 34m.

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