The cheapest and fastest trains from Ayr to Airdrie
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ayr to Airdrie is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ayr to Airdrie will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ayr for Airdrie every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Ayr to Airdrie train times
The table below shows live departures for Ayr to Airdrie trains for tomorrow, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:15 Ayr | 1h55 | 06:10 Airdrie | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ayr to Airdrie
Trains from Ayr to Airdrie run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 22:50 |
FAQs: Ayr to Airdrie train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ayr to Airdrie by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Airdrie, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ayr and Airdrie
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:15 Saturday 05:30 - 23:15 Sunday 08:40 - 23:05 Proposal to alter hours
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platforms 1,2 & 3 - connecting footbridge with stairs or access from street to platform 4. Alternative route is available by going outside the station over the roadbridge Blue Badge parking bays: 7
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Station Road, which leads into Platform 4 car park
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off at the public bus stop on Prestwick Road.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00 Proposal to alter hours
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located in between Platform 1 and 2. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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