Ayr to Leicester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Leicester takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 40m
Duration: 361 mi
Distance: £144
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best

Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain

7h 24m

£114–218

Ayr to Leicester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ayr and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:45 AM → 2:48 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 4:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:35 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:50 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Leicester? 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.