The average train between Ayr and Plymouth takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Plymouth. 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 2 hours between Ayr and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Plymouth station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Ayr to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Ayr to Plymouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Ayr and Plymouth is 567.1 km. The road distance is 885 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Plymouth via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 1m.