Skipton to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Skipton and Ayr takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. 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 1m
Duration: 254 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Skipton to Lancastertrain
Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

4h 46m

£74–142

Skipton to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Skipton and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

8:00 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
5h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:16 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 4:21 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 7:21 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
4:10 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 41m • 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.