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The average train between Ayr and Birmingham takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Birmingham. 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 55m
Duration
334 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
6h 25m
£112–191

Ayr to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast12h 59m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast10h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 51m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 32m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 51m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 51m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 51m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 51m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 51m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Birmingham? 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 Ayr to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 334.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 25m.

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