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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Ayr takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 12m
Duration
360 mi
Distance
£150
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
6h 48m
£121–201

Holyhead to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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 Holyhead to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Ayr via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 6h 48m.

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