The average train between Peterborough and Ayr takes 6h 22m 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.
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 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Ayr station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Peterborough to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Peterborough to Ayr train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Peterborough and Ayr is 430.3 km. The road distance is 647 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 59m.