Scarborough to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Scarborough and Ayr takes 6h 56m 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 56m
Duration: 332 mi
Distance: £148
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain
Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

5h 47m

£100–211

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 10:44 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:43 PM → 10:55 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:57 AM
6h 13m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 1:51 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 3:52 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:48 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:55 AM → 3:54 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 4:54 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 5:54 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 12m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 12:55 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 3:52 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 12m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 12:55 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 3:52 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 12m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 12:55 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 3:52 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 12m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 12:55 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 3:52 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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