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Trip Overview

The average train between Peterborough and Ayr takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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.

6h 39m
Duration
402 mi
Distance
£164
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
6h 4m
£131–202

Peterborough to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Peterborough and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Ayr at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 21m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail11h 5m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail11h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 14m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 59m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 59m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 14m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 59m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 59m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 15m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 58m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 2m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 2m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 402.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Peterborough to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 4m.

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