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Compare coach and train 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 £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 272 km
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£105 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Ayr to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Ayr to Leeds trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 00:43
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 06:35 Ayr | 5h31 | 12:06 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 07:21 Ayr | 6h17 | 13:38 Leeds | 2 changes | |
| 09:30 Ayr | 6h34 | 16:04 Leeds | 2 changes | |
| 11:23 Ayr | 6h15 | 17:38 Leeds | 2 changes | |
| 13:28 Ayr | 5h40 | 19:08 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 6 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:01, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 5h 19m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £29
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 19m |
First train 02:01 |
Last train 19:08 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £29
Train companies: CrossCountry, ScotRail from Ayr to Leeds trainsCrossCountry, ScotRail trains will get you between Ayr and Leeds from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
ScotRail
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 19m
Cheapest Price
£77
ScotRail frequency
6 a day
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.
A stay of two to three days is ideal to explore Leeds, allowing time to visit its museums, shop in its historic arcades, and enjoy the local dining scene.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit the Tudor-Jacobean Temple Newsam, which features beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging displays on the history of medicine. For cultural experiences, The Grand Theatre hosts a variety of performances, including opera, ballet, and musicals. For shopping, the Victoria Quarter is renowned for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Noteworthy sights include the Royal Armouries Museum with its vast collection of arms and armor, the Leeds Art Gallery showcasing British art, and Roundhay Park, one of Europe's largest city parks. Kirkstall Abbey and Harewood House provide historical and picturesque settings with impressive art collections and landscaped gardens.
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Leeds is by coach, costing approximately £29.
The train distance from Ayr to Leeds is 272 km.
A day trip from Ayr to Leeds is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 19m one way. There are 6 trains per day covering a distance of 272 km.
The train journey from Ayr to Leeds offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the picturesque landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands and the rolling hills of Yorkshire. Passengers can enjoy sights of lush countryside, charming villages, and historic landmarks along the route.
The last train from Ayr to Leeds departs at 19:08.
Booking trains from Ayr to Leeds in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
There is no night train service from Ayr to Leeds.
The cost of a train ticket from Ayr to Leeds can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £77, while the average price tends to be around £105.
The train journey from Ayr to Leeds covers a distance of 272 km and takes approximately 5h 19m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train station in Ayr that goes to Leeds is Ayr station (AYR), and it arrives at Leeds station (LDS).
The first train from Ayr to Leeds leaves at 2:01.
Trains from Ayr to Leeds run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ayr to Leeds.
Yes, you can take the train from Ayr to Leeds.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ayr to Leeds.
To get from Ayr to Leeds, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ayr and Leeds
Ayr
Leeds
The major train station for departures in Ayr is Ayr. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ayr for your trip from Ayr to Leeds.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:15 Saturday 05:30 - 23:15 Sunday 08:40 - 23:05 Proposal to alter hours
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Ayr
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Station Road, which leads into Platform 4 car park
The major train station for arrivals in Leeds is Leeds. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds for your journey to Leeds from Ayr.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
Taxis
- 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.
Accessibility
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Public transport options for Leeds
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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