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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Ayr takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 7m
Duration
489 mi
Distance
£188
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
7h 11m
£129–279

Bedford to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 15m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCaledonian SleeperScotRail9h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Ayr? 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.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 489.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Ayr via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 11m.

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