The average train between Rochdale and Ayr takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale 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 Rochdale and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Ayr station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Rochdale to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Rochdale to Ayr train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Ayr is 260.1 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Ayr via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 21m.