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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Ayr takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales 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 17m
Duration
420 mi
Distance
£169
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
7h 54m
£143–230

Wales to Ayr train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Wales and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Wales is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 33m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 27m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 37m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 37m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 37m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 33m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 40m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 420 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Wales and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 54m.

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