The average train between York and Girvan takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from York to Girvan. 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 every 2 hours between York and Girvan. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Girvan at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from York to Girvan? 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 Girvan. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Girvan station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
York to Girvan train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Girvan train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ayr station.
Book your York to Girvan train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Girvan is 281.8 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from York to Girvan via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h.