The average train between Leuchars and Ayr takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuchars 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.
Trains run hourly between Leuchars and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leuchars is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundee and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leuchars 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leuchars to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Leuchars station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Leuchars to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dundee station.
Leuchars to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Leuchars to Ayr train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Leuchars and Ayr is 149.4 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Leuchars to Ayr via Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 39m.