Whitehaven to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Whitehaven and Ayr takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitehaven 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.

4h 13m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

3h 54m

£50–114

Whitehaven to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Whitehaven and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitehaven is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:54 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 5:55 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
2:38 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
3:43 PM → 7:53 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:16 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
12:34 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whitehaven 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.