The average train between Chichester and Ayr takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Chichester 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 every 2 hours between Chichester and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Horsham and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Ayr station via Horsham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Chichester to Ayr train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
Chichester to Ayr train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Chichester to Ayr train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chichester and Ayr is 574.8 km. The road distance is 822 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Ayr via Horsham, London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 25m.