Ayr to Southampton Trains

Ayr to Southampton trains

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The average train between Ayr and Southampton takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 10m
Duration: 520 mi
Distance: £196
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain

7h 52m

£137–308

Ayr to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:36 PM → 2:49 AM
Arrives next day
9h 13m • 3 changes
10:33 PM → 8:58 AM
Arrives next day
10h 25m • 3 changes
11:05 PM → 10:49 AM
Arrives next day
11h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:49 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 2:49 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:49 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:15 AM → 4:00 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:34 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 6:34 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 7:34 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:51 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:49 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 2:49 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:48 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:51 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:49 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 2:49 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:48 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Southampton? 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.

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Southampton Central via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 52m.

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