The average train between Ayr and Penzance takes 13h 36m and the fastest train takes 11h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Penzance. 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 every 3 hours between Ayr and Penzance. 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 Penzance at 3:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 13h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Penzance station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
Ayr to Penzance train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Penzance train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Ayr to Penzance train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Penzance is 597.3 km. The road distance is 1,012 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Penzance via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 13h 17m.