Halifax to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Ayr takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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.

5h 20m
Duration: 275 mi
Distance: £101
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

5h 1m

£69–152

Halifax to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Halifax and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

11:30 AM → 4:24 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 5:23 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
1:31 PM → 6:23 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:31 PM → 7:23 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:27 AM → 3:54 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
11:26 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 5:54 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 6:20 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax 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.