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The average train between Nottingham and Ayr takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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.

7h 11m
Duration
348 mi
Distance
£151
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
7h 8m
£126–198

Nottingham to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Nottingham and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 29m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 29m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 32m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 33m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 33m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 32m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 29m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 32m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 29m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 32m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 29m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 32m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 348.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 8m.

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