The average train between Ayr and Bradford takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Bradford. 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 Bradford. 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 Bradford at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Bradford station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Ayr to Bradford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Bradford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Ayr to Bradford train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Bradford is 262.3 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Bradford Interchange via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 5h 38m.