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Birmingham to Ayr by train
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First train06:15
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Last train23:09
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey5hr 1m
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Distance377 kilometres
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Trains per day11
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Avg. journey time6hr 31m
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Train operators
Travelling from Birmingham to Ayr by train
Fast trains from Birmingham to Ayr take around 5 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of approximately 377 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Birmingham and Ayr.
1. Are there direct trains from Birmingham to Ayr?
Journeys between Birmingham and Ayr usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 15 departures on the route from Birmingham to Ayr every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 23 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Ayr?
The Birmingham to Ayr train travel time is normally about 5 hours and 1 minute, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Birmingham to Ayr train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Ayr is usually scheduled to depart Birmingham around 06:15 and the last train is around 23:09. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Birmingham around 06:15, and the last at 22:55.

When to book Birmingham to Ayr train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Birmingham to Ayr by train.
Which train companies operate between Birmingham and Ayr?
More than one train company operates on the route from Birmingham to Ayr, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Avanti West Coast
- CrossCountry
- ScotRail
- Virgin Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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