Ayr to Plymouth Trains

Trip Overview

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.

10h 30m
Duration: 550 mi
Distance: £244
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best

Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain

11h

£206–326

Ayr to Plymouth train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

11:05 PM → 12:48 PM
Arrives next day
13h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:47 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 3:47 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 4:48 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 5:47 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:47 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 3:47 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 4:48 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 5:47 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:47 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 3:46 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 4:48 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 5:47 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:15 AM → 5:48 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 7:47 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:47 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:47 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 3:47 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 4:48 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 5:47 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:47 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 3:47 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 4:48 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 5:47 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Plymouth? 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.