Ipswich to Ayr Trains

Ipswich to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Ayr takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

8h 21m

Duration

510 mi

Distance

£200

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Ipswich to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:42 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 42m • 3 changes
10:45 PM → 11:56 AM
Arrives next day
13h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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.

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Ayr via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 39m.

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