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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Ayr takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. 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.

9h 22m
Duration
499 mi
Distance
£225
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
9h 4m
£177–308

Exeter to Ayr train times

Trains run every 3 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 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 28m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 59m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 25m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 59m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 25m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 59m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 25m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 59m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 25m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 59m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 25m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 498.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ayr via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 4m.

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