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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ayr to Kilmarnock
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ayr to Kilmarnock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ayr to Kilmarnock will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ayr for Kilmarnock 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 19 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 24 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ayr to Kilmarnock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ayr to Kilmarnock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 19 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ayr to Kilmarnock train times
The table below shows live departures for Ayr to Kilmarnock trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:21 Ayr | 0h24 | 07:45 Kilmarnock | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:29 Ayr | 0h24 | 08:53 Kilmarnock | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:30 Ayr | 0h24 | 09:54 Kilmarnock | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:23 Ayr | 0h23 | 11:46 Kilmarnock | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:28 Ayr | 0h24 | 13:52 Kilmarnock | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ayr to Kilmarnock
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Trains from Ayr to Kilmarnock run on average 3 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 22:32 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Ayr to Kilmarnock trainsScotRail trains will get you between Ayr and Kilmarnock from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ayr to Kilmarnock train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ayr to Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ayr and Kilmarnock
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- 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
ParkingDiningHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- 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.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:35 Saturday 06:30 - 23:35 Sunday 10:15 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Level to platforms 1,2&3 underpass with lifts connecting platform 4. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- 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 the station car park, accessed via Langlands Brae
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