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Sheffield to Ayr (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Ayr (Station) takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Ayr (Station). 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 14m
Duration
317 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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  1. Take the train from Sheffield to Warrington Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
6h
£103–183

Sheffield to Ayr (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Ayr (Station). The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Ayr (Station) at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Central and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 9m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 40m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 47m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 3m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 47m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 3m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 47m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 3m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield to Ayr (Station)? 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 Sheffield to Ayr (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Ayr (Station), Scotland?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Ayr via Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 6h.

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