Skipton to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Skipton and Ayr takes 5h 5m 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 5m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

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

4h 48m

£65–142

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 6:56 PM which arrives into Ayr at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:56 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
5h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 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, November 8, 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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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.