Derby to Ayr Trains

Derby to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Ayr takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

6h 44m
Duration: 332 mi
Distance: £142
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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6h 35m

£119–188

Derby to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Derby and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:26 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
2:26 PM → 8:22 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
4:26 PM → 10:23 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 1:22 PM
6h • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 2:23 PM
6h • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 3:23 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Derby to Ayr train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:26 AM → 4:24 PM

12:26 PM → 6:22 PM

2:26 PM → 8:22 PM

4:26 PM → 10:23 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM

8:24 AM → 2:23 PM

10:26 AM → 4:24 PM

12:26 PM → 6:22 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM

8:24 AM → 2:23 PM

10:26 AM → 4:24 PM

12:26 PM → 6:22 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM

8:24 AM → 2:23 PM

10:26 AM → 4:24 PM

12:26 PM → 6:22 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM

8:24 AM → 2:23 PM

10:26 AM → 4:24 PM

12:26 PM → 6:22 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:23 PM

7:21 AM → 1:22 PM

8:23 AM → 2:23 PM

9:26 AM → 3:23 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Derby to Crewe

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Derby to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Derby to Ayr train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:26 AM → 4:24 PM

12:26 PM → 6:22 PM

2:26 PM → 8:22 PM

4:26 PM → 10:23 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM

8:24 AM → 2:23 PM

10:26 AM → 4:24 PM

12:26 PM → 6:22 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM

8:24 AM → 2:23 PM

10:26 AM → 4:24 PM

12:26 PM → 6:22 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM

8:24 AM → 2:23 PM

10:26 AM → 4:24 PM

12:26 PM → 6:22 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:22 PM

8:24 AM → 2:23 PM

10:26 AM → 4:24 PM

12:26 PM → 6:22 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:23 PM

7:21 AM → 1:22 PM

8:23 AM → 2:23 PM

9:26 AM → 3:23 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Derby to Crewe

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