The average train between Ayr and Durham takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Durham at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Durham. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Durham station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Ayr to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Ayr to Durham train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Ayr and Durham is 208.9 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Durham via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 4m.