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The average train between Preston and Ayr takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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.

3h 43m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 49m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 28m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail4h 34m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 49m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail4h 34m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 48m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 36m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 26m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 52m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail4h 31m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 49m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail4h 34m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 49m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail4h 34m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 49m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

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  • Distance: 231.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 3h 30m.

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