The average train between Rugby and Ayr takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 every 3 hours between Rugby and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Ayr station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Rugby to Ayr train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Ayr train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Rugby to Ayr train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Rugby and Ayr is 408.4 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 6h 32m.