Plymouth to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Ayr takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 9h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

10h 58m
Duration: 550 mi
Distance: £246
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

10h 8m

£206–330

Plymouth to Ayr train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Plymouth and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:08 PM → 11:56 AM
Arrives next day
15h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:24 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 4:24 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 5:21 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:24 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 4:24 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 5:21 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:27 AM → 3:23 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 4:24 PM
9h 57m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 5:23 PM
9h 58m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 6:23 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:27 AM → 7:21 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 8:53 PM
10h 26m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 9:52 PM
10h 25m • 3 changes
12:27 PM → 10:52 PM
10h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:24 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 4:24 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 5:21 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:24 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 4:24 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 5:21 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.