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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ayr (AYR)

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18

train journeys
per day

349

miles (563 kms)

7hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

03:46 / 00:33

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 5 changes)

7

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ayr (AYR)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Ayr , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Ayr is approximately 349 miles (563 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 9hrs 22 mins.

Southern, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, London Overground, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Ayr.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Ayr. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 53 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Gatwick Airport to Ayr

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Ayr Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    03:46
    8 hrs 40 mins4 changes
    12:26
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:28
    8 hrs 24 mins5 changes
    13:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:46
    7 hrs 42 mins4 changes
    14:28
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:43
    8 hrs 9 mins5 changes
    15:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:06
    7 hrs 22 mins4 changes
    16:28
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:43
    7 hrs 46 mins5 changes
    17:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:06
    7 hrs 23 mins4 changes
    18:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:43
    7 hrs 44 mins5 changes
    19:27
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:43
    8 hrs 39 mins5 changes
    21:22
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:43
    7 hrs 53 mins5 changes
    21:36
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:43
    8 hrs 8 mins5 changes
    22:51
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:43
    8 hrs 10 mins5 changes
    23:53
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:43
    8 hrs 26 mins5 changes
    01:09
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:43
    13 hrs 41 mins5 changes
    07:24
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    22:06
    10 hrs 22 mins4 changes
    08:28
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    22:56
    13 hrs 26 mins5 changes
    12:22
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:35
    12 hrs 51 mins4 changes
    12:26
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:55
    13 hrs 57 mins5 changes
    13:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Ayr
    Gatwick Airport to Ayr

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
AddressGatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed byGX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Ayr Station

Station name Ayr (AYR)
AddressAyr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1TH
Managed bySR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:30 - 23:15
Saturday 05:30 - 23:15
Sunday 08:40 - 23:05
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Ayr

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Ayr by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 9hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Ayr vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:33.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gatwick Airport & Ayr. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, London Overground, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Ayr.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Gatwick Airport and Ayr, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.