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Dunbar to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunbar and Ayr takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar 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.

3h 8m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
2h 49m
£33–75

Dunbar to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Dunbar and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Ayr at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail7h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail2h 36m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail2h 21m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail2h 41m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail2h 21m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail2h 41m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail2h 21m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail2h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunbar 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.

Map of how to get from Dunbar to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 49m.

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