Swansea to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Ayr takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. 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.

9h 58m
Duration: 419 mi
Distance: £156
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best

Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain

9h 36m

£122–232

Swansea to Ayr train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Swansea and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Ayr at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

11:34 PM → 12:22 PM
Arrives next day
12h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 8:22 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 8:22 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:56 AM → 1:22 PM
9h 26m • 3 changes
5:39 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 3:23 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:41 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 6:20 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 7:21 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 8:53 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 8:22 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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