North Shields to Ayr Trains

North Shields to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between North Shields and Ayr takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from North Shields 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.

5h 21m
Duration: 217 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 4m

£68–173

North Shields to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between North Shields and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Shields is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:13 PM → 10:23 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
7:15 PM → 11:22 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
8:15 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
4h 54m • 3 changes
8:45 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
10h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 57m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 57m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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