The average train between Ayr and West Kilbride takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to West Kilbride. 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 hourly between Ayr and West Kilbride. 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 West Kilbride at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at West Kilbride station via Kilwinning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Ayr to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at West Kilbride station.
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The distance between Ayr and West Kilbride is 29.4 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to West Kilbride via Kilwinning in around 1h 14m.