The average train between Ayr and Berwick-upon-Tweed takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Berwick-upon-Tweed. 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 Ayr and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Berwick-upon-Tweed at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Berwick-upon-Tweed. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Berwick-upon-Tweed station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Ayr to Berwick-upon-Tweed train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Berwick-upon-Tweed train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Berwick-upon-Tweed station.
Book your Ayr to Berwick-upon-Tweed train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Berwick-upon-Tweed is 168.7 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Berwick-upon-Tweed via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 40m.