Liverpool to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Ayr takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.

4h 58m
Duration: 266 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

4h 47m

£66–147

Liverpool to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:29 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 5:21 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 7:21 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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.