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Trains from Manchester Stations to Ayr (AYR)

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25

train journeys
per day

166

miles (268 kms)

4hrs 28 mins

fastest journey

04:57 / 00:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Manchester Stations to Ayr (AYR)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Stations and Ayr , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Stations to Ayr is approximately 166 miles (268 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 20 mins.

Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, First TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Ayr.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Oxford Road to Ayr. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 28 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Manchester Stations  to Ayr

Journeys from Manchester Stations to Ayr Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    04:57
    4 hrs 57 mins1 change
    09:54
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ayr
    Manchester Piccadilly to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:55
    5 hrs2 changes
    10:55
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:25
    4 hrs 30 mins1 change
    11:55
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Ayr
    Manchester Oxford Road to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:56
    4 hrs 59 mins2 changes
    12:55
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:38
    4 hrs 46 mins2 changes
    13:24
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:24
    4 hrs 28 mins1 change
    13:52
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Ayr
    Manchester Oxford Road to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:56
    4 hrs 27 mins2 changes
    14:23
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:56
    4 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    15:22
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:24
    4 hrs 28 mins1 change
    15:52
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Ayr
    Manchester Oxford Road to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:39
    4 hrs 45 mins2 changes
    16:24
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:56
    4 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    16:52
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:39
    4 hrs 42 mins2 changes
    17:21
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:24
    4 hrs 31 mins1 change
    17:55
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Ayr
    Manchester Oxford Road to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:56
    4 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    18:22
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:56
    4 hrs 27 mins2 changes
    19:23
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:24
    4 hrs 29 mins1 change
    19:53
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Ayr
    Manchester Oxford Road to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:56
    4 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    20:52
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:56
    4 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    21:22
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:24
    4 hrs 30 mins1 change
    21:54
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Ayr
    Manchester Oxford Road to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:56
    4 hrs 27 mins2 changes
    22:23
    Deansgate
    Ayr
    Deansgate to Ayr

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
AddressGlasgow Central station, Gordon Street, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G1 3SL
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersAvailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
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 Manchester Stations and Ayr

The travel time between Manchester Stations and Ayr by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 20 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Stations and Ayr vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:57, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Manchester Stations & Ayr. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, First TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Ayr.

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