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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ayr to London
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 30 Oct
Cheapest price on 30 Oct
£96
Average ticket price on 30 Oct
£97
Fastest journey on 30 Oct
6 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 30 Oct
6 h 34 m
Trains on 30 Oct
3
Distance
531 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ayr to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ayr to London will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
Fast trains
On Fri 30 Oct, we found 3 trains from Ayr to London, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 531 km distance in an average of 6 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 2 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.
9:30 6h34 Ayr 16:04 London £96 1 One-way 0 changes16:21 6h06 Ayr 22:27 London £97 1 One-way 0 changes
8:30 7h02 Ayr 15:32 London £98 1 One-way 0 changes
16:21 6h06 Ayr 22:27 London £97 1 One-way 0 changes9:30 6h34 Ayr 16:04 London £96 1 One-way 0 changes8:30 7h02 Ayr 15:32 London £98 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Ayr to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ayr to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 531 km distance in 5h 23m.
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
Flight from £23
Distance 531 km |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 23m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
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
Flight from £23
Frequently asked questions about your Ayr to London trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ayr to London.
The cost of a train ticket from Ayr to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £45, while the average price tends to be around £114.
The train journey from Ayr to London covers a distance of 531 km and takes approximately 5h 23m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Ayr to London is 531 km.
The first train from Ayr to London leaves at 5:15.
The last train from Ayr to London departs at 23:45.
Trains from Ayr to London run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ayr to London.
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Ayr to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Ayr to London trains for tomorrow, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 Ayr | 7h02 | 15:32 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:30 Ayr | 6h34 | 16:04 London | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
5h 23m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£45
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
London North Eastern Railway
About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average London North Eastern Railway Duration
6h 18m
Cheapest London North Eastern Railway Price
£74
London North Eastern Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone
Lumo
About
Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Lumo Duration
6h 3m
Cheapest Lumo Price
£77
Lumo frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class includes complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included with all tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs on leads allowed with fee
Quiet zone
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Ayr and London
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Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Ayr to London.
There is no night train service from Ayr to London.
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FAQs: Ayr to London train
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Booking trains from Ayr to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Ayr to London.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ayr and London
Most Ayr to London trains use the Ayr to London Euston station pair, with some services arriving at London Kings Cross. Use this guide to compare Ayr and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Ayr
Arrival train stations in London
Which Ayr station do trains to London leave from?
Trains from Ayr to London leave from Ayr. The station is 1 km from Ayr city centre at Ayr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1TH.
AyrAyr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1TH+44 344 811 0141
City-centre transport
Getting to Ayr from Ayr city centre
Bus14, 347, 352, 52, 42A, 3, 6, 3B, 42, X42 · 8m · £2 · every ~31 min
Ayr train station facilities and services
Ayr has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ayr.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ayr. ATMs are available at Ayr.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ayr. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ayr: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ayr: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ayr: 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.
London EustonEuston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to London Euston from London city centre
BusN5 · 10m · £2 · every ~3 min
N279, 29, N29 · 16m · £2 · every ~34 min
91, N91 · 21m · £10 · every ~28 min
SubwayNorthern · 7m · £2 · every ~86 min
London Euston train station facilities and services
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
London Kings CrossEuston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
Bus73, N73 · 27m · £2 · every ~33 min
390 · 29m · £2 · every ~27 min
91, N91 · 29m · £14 · every ~28 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 7m · £2 · every ~91 min
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
SelhurstSelhurst station, Selhurst Road, Selhurst, London, SE25 6LH
City-centre transport
Getting to Selhurst from London city centre
Selhurst is 13 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainBedford - Brighton, Bedford - Three Bridges, West Hampstead Thameslink - Three Bridges, West Hampstead Thameslink - Brighton, Luton - Brighton, Bedford - Haywards Heath · 22m · £7
London Victoria - Epsom Downs, London Victoria - Sutton, London Victoria - West Croydon, London Victoria - Selhurst, London Victoria - East Croydon, London Victoria - Three Bridges, London Victoria - Reigate, London Victoria - East Grinstead, London Victoria - Horsham, London Victoria - Redhill, London Victoria - Brighton, London Victoria - Arundel, London Victoria - Bognor Regis · 28m · £6 · every ~6 min
London Victoria - Selhurst, London Victoria - Sutton, London Victoria - Brighton, London Victoria - Bognor Regis, London Victoria - Horsham, London Victoria - Reigate, London Victoria - Three Bridges, London Victoria - East Croydon, London Victoria - East Grinstead, London Victoria - Epsom Downs, London Victoria - West Croydon, London Victoria - Redhill, London Victoria - Arundel · 28m · £6 · every ~6 min
BusSl6 · 49m · £2 · every ~2 min
50 · 1h 5m · £2 · every ~20 min
Selhurst train station facilities and services
Selhurst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Selhurst.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Selhurst.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Selhurst.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Selhurst: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Selhurst: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Selhurst: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the paid side in the subway behind the gatelines, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Train stations for Ayr to London
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