Preston to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Ayr takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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.

3h 46m
Duration: 231 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 30m

£59–126

Preston to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:41 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
9h 13m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:53 AM → 8:24 AM
4h 31m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:24 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:24 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:24 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:24 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:24 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:57 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.