Ayr to Prestonpans Trains

Ayr to Prestonpans trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Prestonpans takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Prestonpans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration: 96 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 29m

£35–81

Ayr to Prestonpans train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Prestonpans. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Prestonpans at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

12:05 PM → 2:51 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 3:52 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 4:53 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:03 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:03 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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