The average train between Preston and Ayr takes 3h 44m 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.
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 9:43 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Preston to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Preston to Ayr train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Ayr is 226.2 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 3h 32m.