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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Ayr takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 24m
Duration
379 mi
Distance
£163
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
7h 15m
£124–230

Cheltenham to Ayr train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 40m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 39m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 43m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 38m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 12m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 40m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 38m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 12m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 40m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 38m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 12m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 40m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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.

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 379.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Ayr via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 15m.

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