The average train between Burnley and Ayr takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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.
Trains run hourly between Burnley and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Burnley to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Burnley to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Burnley to Ayr train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Ayr is 241.3 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 28m.