Ayr to Ipswich Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Ipswich takes 10h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 22m
Duration: 483 mi
Distance: £212
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain

9h 11m

£158–266

Ayr to Ipswich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ayr and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 10h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:27 AM → 3:27 PM
8h • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 7:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:27 AM → 3:27 PM
8h • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 7:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:05 AM → 3:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 7:27 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
1:35 PM → 9:27 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 5:27 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 7:28 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 9:30 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
5:15 PM → 9:27 AM
Arrives next day
16h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:27 AM → 3:27 PM
8h • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 7:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:27 AM → 3:27 PM
8h • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 7:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:27 AM → 3:27 PM
8h • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 7:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:27 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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