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Portsmouth to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Ayr takes 8h 34m 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.

8h 34m
Duration
514 mi
Distance
£229
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
8h
£159–349

Portsmouth to Ayr train times

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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 514.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

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 8h.

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