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The average train between Swindon and Ayr takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 46m
Duration
452 mi
Distance
£196
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swindon to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Ayr at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 22m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 3m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 22m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 3m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 22m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 3m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 22m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 3m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 22m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 44m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 9m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 48m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 50m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 15m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 3m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 53m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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.

Map of how to get from Swindon to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 452.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swindon to Ayr via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 34m.

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