Bolton to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Ayr takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton 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.

4h 29m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 29m

£61–138

Bolton to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:24 AM → 8:24 AM
8h • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:24 AM → 8:24 AM
8h • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:24 AM → 8:24 AM
8h • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:44 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

12:24 AM → 8:24 AM
8h • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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.