Gainsborough to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Ayr takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough 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.

7h 38m
Duration: 350 mi
Distance: £142
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

6h 52m

£79–230

Gainsborough to Ayr train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gainsborough and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:40 PM → 7:55 AM
Arrives next day
12h 15m • 4 changes
10:13 PM → 10:55 AM
Arrives next day
12h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 6m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 6m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 6m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 6m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 6m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:56 PM
5h 52m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 6m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 39m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 5:54 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough 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.

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Ayr via Retford, Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 52m.

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