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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Ipswich takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

8h 9m
Duration
510 mi
Distance
£201
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
7h 36m
£138–303

Ayr to Ipswich train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Ipswich. 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 Ipswich at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia10h 5m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia11h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 21m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 58m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 21m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 58m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 21m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 58m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 21m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 58m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Ipswich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ayr to Ipswich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 510.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Ipswich via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 36m.

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