Bradford to Ayr Trains

Bradford to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bradford and Ayr takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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.

5h 36m
Duration: 283 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

5h 13m

£73–167

Bradford to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Bradford and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

3:16 PM → 8:53 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
4:16 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
5:17 PM → 10:52 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:16 PM → 6:55 AM
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11h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bradford 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Bradford to Ayr train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

3:16 PM → 8:53 PM

4:16 PM → 9:52 PM

5:17 PM → 10:52 PM

7:16 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:56 AM

7:17 AM → 12:22 PM

8:17 AM → 1:24 PM

9:18 AM → 2:23 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:56 AM

7:17 AM → 12:22 PM

8:17 AM → 1:24 PM

9:18 AM → 2:23 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:56 AM

7:17 AM → 12:22 PM

8:17 AM → 1:24 PM

9:18 AM → 2:23 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Bradford Interchange to Preston

Train from Shipley to Carlisle

Bradford to Ayr trains

Find Transport to Ayr

Trip Overview

Train

Bradford to Ayr train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

3:16 PM → 8:53 PM

4:16 PM → 9:52 PM

5:17 PM → 10:52 PM

7:16 PM → 6:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:56 AM

7:17 AM → 12:22 PM

8:17 AM → 1:24 PM

9:18 AM → 2:23 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:56 AM

7:17 AM → 12:22 PM

8:17 AM → 1:24 PM

9:18 AM → 2:23 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:56 AM

7:17 AM → 12:22 PM

8:17 AM → 1:24 PM

9:18 AM → 2:23 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Bradford Interchange to Preston

Train from Shipley to Carlisle

Train trips from Bradford

Train trips to Ayr

Alternative transport options

7:16 PM → 6:55 AM
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