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Rotherham to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Ayr takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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 14m
Duration
336 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
6h 13m
£78–224

Rotherham to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail11h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail11h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail11h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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.

Map of how to get from Rotherham to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 335.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Ayr via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 13m.

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