The average train between Ayr and Harwich takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Harwich. 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 Harwich. 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 Harwich at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Harwich station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Ayr to Harwich train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Harwich train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Ayr to Harwich train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Harwich is 551.9 km. The road distance is 825 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Harwich Town via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 8h 24m.