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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Ayr takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 44m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
5h 16m
£95–219

York to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between York and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 289.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from York to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central in around 5h 16m.

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