Reading to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Ayr takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 13m
Duration: 432 mi
Distance: £220
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

7h 58m

£154–279

Reading to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Ayr at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 8:53 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
3:15 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:15 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 8:22 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:15 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 8:22 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:15 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 8:22 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:15 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 8:22 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:15 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 8:22 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:14 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 6:23 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.