Exeter to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Ayr takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.

10h 1m
Duration: 499 mi
Distance: £219
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

9h 8m

£183–297

Exeter to Ayr train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:27 PM → 2:21 PM
Arrives next day
18h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 7:21 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 8:53 PM
9h 26m • 3 changes
12:27 PM → 9:52 PM
9h 25m • 3 changes
1:27 PM → 10:52 PM
9h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:24 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 4:24 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:24 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 4:24 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:24 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 4:24 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:24 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 4:24 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:24 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 4:24 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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