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The average train between Taunton and Ayr takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Taunton 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.

8h 56m
Duration
468 mi
Distance
£209
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
8h 38m
£164–288

Taunton to Ayr train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Taunton and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Taunton is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 2m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 33m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 33m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 33m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Taunton 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: 468 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Ayr via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 38m.

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