The average train between Durham and Ayr takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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 twice daily between Durham and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:25 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Durham is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Durham to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Durham to Ayr train tickets online with Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Durham and Ayr is 208.9 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 4h 9m.