Carlisle to Ayr Trains

Carlisle to Ayr trains

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The average train between Carlisle and Ayr takes 2h 32m 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.

2h 32m
Duration: 142 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 23m

£51–114

Carlisle to Ayr train times

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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

4:49 PM → 7:23 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 7:53 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:06 PM → 8:22 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:13 PM → 8:52 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 11:56 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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