The average train between York and Ayr takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is an hourly train service from York 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.
Trains run hourly between York and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Ayr at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from York 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.
No, there is no direct train from York to Ayr. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Ayr station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
York to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ayr station.
Book your York to Ayr train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between York and Ayr is 282.9 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from York to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 37m.