The average train between Ayr and Clarkston takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr to Clarkston. 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 Clarkston. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Clarkston at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Clarkston. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Clarkston station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Ayr to Clarkston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Clarkston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Clarkston station.
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The distance between Ayr and Clarkston is 42.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Clarkston via Glasgow Central in around 1h 28m.