Hartlepool to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hartlepool and Ayr takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Hartlepool 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: 241 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

4h 53m

£60–154

Hartlepool to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Hartlepool and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:51 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
9:46 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
10:46 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
11:46 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:41 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 50m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 12:56 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hartlepool 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.