The average train between Ayr and Methil takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr to Methil. 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 Methil. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Methil at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Methil. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Methil station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Ayr to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leven station.
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The distance between Ayr and Methil is 129.2 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Leven via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 21m.