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Trip Overview

The average train between East Kilbride and Ayr takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from East Kilbride 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 54m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

East Kilbride to Ayr train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between East Kilbride and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Ayr at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 56m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 50m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 59m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 35m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 51m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 35m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 51m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 58m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 52m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 56m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 25m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 25m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 23m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 35m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 51m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 35m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 51m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 1h 44m.

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