Bristol to Ayr Trains

Bristol to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Ayr takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 59m
Duration: 423 mi
Distance: £190
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

7h 43m

£158–252

Bristol to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bristol and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:00 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
7h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 8:22 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 6:23 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:00 PM → 8:53 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 10:24 AM
Arrives next day
16h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 8:22 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 8:22 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 8:22 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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