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Preston to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Ayr takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. 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 43m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 30m
£72–144

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 9:46 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 231.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 3h 30m.

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