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Trip Overview

The average train between Scarborough and Ayr takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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.

6h 58m
Duration
332 mi
Distance
£148
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Scarborough to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Scarborough and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail12h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 12m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 9m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 13m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 10m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 4m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 32m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 59m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 12m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 9m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 12m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 9m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 12m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 9m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scarborough 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.

Map of how to get from Scarborough to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 332.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Scarborough to Ayr via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 51m.

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