Bristol to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Ayr takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

8h 48m
Duration: 423 mi
Distance: £180
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

7h 58m

£149–248

Bristol to Ayr train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bristol and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

10:18 PM → 11:56 AM
Arrives next day
13h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:21 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:21 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
7:33 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:15 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 7:21 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
12:31 PM → 8:53 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:21 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:21 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.