Retford to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Ayr takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford 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 4m
Duration: 340 mi
Distance: £138
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

6h 2m

£75–224

Retford to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

11:04 PM → 10:55 AM
Arrives next day
11h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:31 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 2:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 5:55 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:31 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 2:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 5:55 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:26 AM → 12:56 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
7:31 AM → 1:51 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 2:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:21 AM → 3:54 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 4:54 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 6:53 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
3:13 PM → 8:53 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:31 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 2:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 5:55 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:31 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 2:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 5:55 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:31 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 2:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 5:55 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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