Leicester to Ayr Trains

Leicester to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Ayr takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 38m
Duration: 361 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

7h 18m

£114–218

Leicester to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 1:22 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:20 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 6:20 PM
6h • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 8:53 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
2:50 PM → 9:52 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:18 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 6:22 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 8:22 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:18 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 6:22 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 8:22 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:18 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 6:22 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 8:22 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:18 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 6:22 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 8:22 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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