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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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Chorley to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Chorley to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Chorley to Ayr train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chorley and Ayr is 239.9 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 9m.