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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Ayr takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.

6h 38m
Duration
334 mi
Distance
£134
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 2m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 51m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 51m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 14m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 51m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 51m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham 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.

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  • Distance: 334.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Ayr via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 5h 50m.

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