Ayr to Prestonpans Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Prestonpans takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. 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.

2h 43m
Duration: 97 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh

2h 56m

£26–62

Ayr to Prestonpans train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Prestonpans. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Prestonpans at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:00 PM → 7:28 AM
Arrives next day
8h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Prestonpans? 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.

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Ayr to Prestonpans train times

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:00 PM → 7:28 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM

7:37 AM → 9:52 AM

8:35 AM → 10:53 AM

9:35 AM → 11:50 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM

7:37 AM → 9:52 AM

8:35 AM → 10:53 AM

9:35 AM → 11:50 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM

7:37 AM → 9:52 AM

8:35 AM → 10:53 AM

9:35 AM → 11:50 AM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM

7:37 AM → 9:52 AM

8:35 AM → 10:53 AM

9:35 AM → 11:50 AM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM

7:37 AM → 9:52 AM

8:35 AM → 10:53 AM

9:35 AM → 11:50 AM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:53 AM

7:05 AM → 9:24 AM

7:37 AM → 9:53 AM

8:05 AM → 10:54 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley

Train trips from Ayr

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Alternative transport options

11:00 PM → 7:28 AM
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