Sheffield to Ayr trains

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The average train between Sheffield and Ayr takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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.

6h 2m
Duration: 305 mi
Distance: £130
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

5h 54m

£83–208

Sheffield to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:08 AM → 11:57 AM
6h 49m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 12:22 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:44 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:09 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
9:11 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 4:21 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 12:22 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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