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Trip Overview

The average train between Motherwell and Ayr takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Motherwell 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.

1h 37m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Motherwell to Ayr train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Motherwell and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Ayr at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 36m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 48m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 22m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motherwell 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.

Map of how to get from Motherwell to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 1h 35m.

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