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Swansea to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Ayr takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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.

10h 29m
Duration
465 mi
Distance
£187
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Swansea to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 44m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 29m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 30m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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.

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  • Distance: 465.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swansea to Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 8h 53m.

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