The average train between Chorley and Ayr takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley 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 Chorley and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chorley 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Chorley to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Chorley to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
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The distance between Chorley and Ayr is 239.9 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 10m.