Skipton to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Skipton and Ayr takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Skipton 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 12m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

4h 49m

£81–174

Skipton to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Skipton and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Ayr at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

3:58 PM → 8:22 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
5:27 PM → 10:23 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
6:56 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
5h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

7:07 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 3:23 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:24 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

9:54 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
1:09 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 7:53 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:24 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:24 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 16, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:24 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, September 17, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:24 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skipton 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.