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Dumfries to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Ayr takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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.

1h 49m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Ayrtrain train Kilmarnock - Girvan / ...
2h 28m
£32–60

Dumfries to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 73 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Ayr via Kilmarnock in around 2h 28m.

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