The average train between Portsmouth and Ayr takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Ayr at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Ayr station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Portsmouth to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Portsmouth to Ayr train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Ayr is 569.7 km. The road distance is 828 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ayr via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 59m.