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Trip Overview

The average train between Grantham and Ayr takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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.

6h 45m
Duration
373 mi
Distance
£165
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain train
  2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
5h 46m
£117–235

Grantham to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Grantham and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Ayr at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 10m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 55m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRailScotRail5h 45m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 10m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 55m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRailScotRail5h 45m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 9m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 55m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRailScotRail5h 45m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 2m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 55m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRailScotRail5h 45m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grantham 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 Grantham to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 373.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Ayr via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 46m.

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