Ipswich to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Ayr takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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.

9h 31m
Duration: 483 mi
Distance: £212
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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8h 34m

£161–265

Ipswich to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ipswich and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Ayr at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:00 AM → 5:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:53 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:54 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 11:53 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:01 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:52 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:53 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:01 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:52 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:53 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:01 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:52 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:53 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:01 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:52 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:53 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:51 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 3:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:54 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:55 AM → 5:54 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 7:53 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
1:55 PM → 9:52 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
3:55 PM → 11:54 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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