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Shrewsbury to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Ayr takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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.

5h 59m
Duration
314 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
6h 11m
£107–173

Shrewsbury to Ayr train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Shrewsbury and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Ayr at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 40m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 314.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 6h 11m.

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