The average train between Carlisle and Ayr takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Carlisle to Ayr train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Ayr train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Carlisle to Ayr train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Ayr is 124.8 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 2h 23m.
