The average train between Ayr and Sunderland takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Sunderland. 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 3 hours between Ayr and Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Sunderland station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Ayr to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Ayr to Sunderland train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Sunderland is 215.5 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Sunderland via Glasgow Central and Carlisle in around 5h 15m.