Gainsborough to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Ayr takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. 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.

8h 28m
Duration: 348 mi
Distance: £168
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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7h 27m

£109–271

Gainsborough to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gainsborough and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Ayr at 5:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:45 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
12h 39m • 4 changes
9:48 PM → 11:22 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:03 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 6:05 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:03 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 6:05 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:03 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 6:05 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:22 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 3:23 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 5:23 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 6:23 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:34 AM → 7:21 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
2:35 PM → 9:52 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
7:40 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
12h 44m • 4 changes
10:13 PM → 11:22 AM
Arrives next day
13h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:03 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 6:05 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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