4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ayr to Leeds
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£124
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ayr to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ayr to Leeds will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
To travel from Ayr to Leeds you need to make at least one change.
7:216h15Ayr13:36Leeds£841One-way2 changes- 9:306h36Ayr16:06Leeds£841One-way2 changes
- 11:236h13Ayr17:36Leeds£841One-way2 changes
- 13:285h39Ayr19:07Leeds£841One-way2 changes
- 15:195h46Ayr21:05Leeds£841One-way2 changes
- 5:365h28Ayr11:04Leeds£2611One-way1 change
- 6:355h30Ayr12:05Leeds£2611One-way1 change
- 13:285h39Ayr19:07Leeds£841One-way2 changes
- 15:195h46Ayr21:05Leeds£841One-way2 changes
- 11:236h13Ayr17:36Leeds£841One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ayr to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ayr to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 272 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£128 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ayr to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Ayr to Leeds trains for today, Tuesday 16 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:36 Ayr | 5h28 | 11:04 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 6:35 Ayr | 5h30 | 12:05 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 7:21 Ayr | 6h15 | 13:36 Leeds | 2 changes | |
| 9:30 Ayr | 6h36 | 16:06 Leeds | 2 changes | |
| 11:23 Ayr | 6h13 | 17:36 Leeds | 2 changes | |
| 13:28 Ayr | 5h39 | 19:07 Leeds | 2 changes | |
| 15:19 Ayr | 5h46 | 21:05 Leeds | 2 changes | |
| 16:21 Ayr | 6h25 | 22:46 Leeds | 2 changes | |
| 17:30 Ayr | 15h02 | 8:32 Leeds | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ayr to Leeds
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Trains from Ayr to Leeds run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:26, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 6h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 20m |
First train 2:26 |
Last train 19:12 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: ScotRail from Ayr to Leeds trainsScotRail trains will get you between Ayr and Leeds from £34. 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 Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ayr to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ayr and Leeds
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Parking
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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.
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LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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