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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Ayr takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. There is a train service every few hours 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 25m
Duration
432 mi
Distance
£202
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Preston

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
8h 12m
£148–285

Reading to Ayr train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Ayr at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 432.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Ayr via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 12m.

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