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Reading to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Ayr takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

8h 8m
Duration
432 mi
Distance
£209
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
7h 57m
£171–285

Reading to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Reading to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 432.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Ayr via Stafford and Glasgow Central in around 7h 57m.

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