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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Ayr takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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.

5h 39m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Runcorn to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail15h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 32m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 7m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 36m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 47m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 19m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 15m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 47m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 19m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 15m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 47m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 19m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 15m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 47m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 19m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 15m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 47m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 19m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 15m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 48m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn 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 Runcorn to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Ayr via Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 39m.

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