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The average train between Ayr and Motherwell takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ayr to Motherwell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 36m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Ayr to Motherwell train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Ayr and Motherwell. 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 Motherwell at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country1h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country1h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country1h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country1h 27m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 14m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country1h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Motherwell? 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 Motherwell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Motherwell via Glasgow Central in around 1h 23m.

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