The average train between Retford and Ayr takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford 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 Retford and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Retford 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 Retford to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Ayr station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Retford to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Retford to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Retford to Ayr train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Ayr is 337.2 km. The road distance is 548 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Ayr via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 54m.