The average train between Fife and Ayr takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Fife 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 hourly between Fife and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Ayr station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Fife to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Fife to Ayr train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Fife and Ayr is 140.5 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Ayr via Haymarket and Glasgow Central in around 3h 56m.