The average train between St Helens and Ayr takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 hourly between St Helens and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Ayr. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
St Helens to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Ayr station.
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The distance between St Helens and Ayr is 255.3 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Ayr via Wigan North Western and Glasgow Central in around 4h 36m.