Dundee to Ayr by train

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Overview: trains from Dundee to Ayr

Find the key information for travelling by train from Dundee to Ayr, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:53 View journey
Last train 22:01 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 152
Trains / day 46 View all
Cheapest journey £21.54 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 10m
Train operators 4

Dundee to Ayr train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Dundee to Ayr by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Dundee to Ayr take around 2 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 152 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Dundee is scheduled to depart at around  05:53. The last departure is usually at around 22:01 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Dundee at around 05:53, with the last train leaving at around 21:56. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 46 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 11 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £21.54.

We think any time is a great time to visit Ayr, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Ayr.

Is there a direct train from Dundee to Ayr?

The journey between Dundee and Ayr usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Dundee to Ayr every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Dundee to Ayr?

The Dundee to Ayr train travel takes about 2 hours and 44 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Dundee to Ayr train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Ayr leaving Dundee at around 05:53 and the last train leaving at around 22:01 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Dundee at around 05:53, with the final departure at 21:56.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.