The average train between Ayr and Cambridge takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Cambridge. 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 every 3 hours between Ayr and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Cambridge station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Ayr to Cambridge train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Cambridge train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Ayr to Cambridge train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Ayr and Cambridge is 478.1 km. The road distance is 718 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Cambridge via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, and Peterborough in around 8h 39m.