Ayr to Carlisle Trains

Ayr to Carlisle trains

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The average train between Ayr and Carlisle takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 32m
Duration: 142 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 24m

£48–118

Ayr to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Carlisle. 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 Carlisle at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:44 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:44 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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