The cheapest and fastest trains from Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
4 h 54 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
To travel from Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) you need to make at least one change.
L87413+
W84890+
G8983415:055h31Ayr station (AYR)20:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£571One-way2 changes
L86974 · C14728+
W8492816:215h25Ayr station (AYR)21:46Manchester Airport (MIA)£651One-way2 changes
W84873+
L8741915:355h10Ayr station (AYR)20:45Manchester Airport (MIA)£651One-way1 change
L87035 · L87727+
W34200+
G8983415:195h17Ayr station (AYR)20:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£891One-way3 changes
L86974 · C14728+
W34195+
G8987516:214h54Ayr station (AYR)21:15Manchester Airport (MIA)£891One-way3 changes
L86974 · C14728+
W34195+
G8987516:214h54Ayr station (AYR)21:15Manchester Airport (MIA)£891One-way3 changes
L87422+
W34195+
G8987516:055h10Ayr station (AYR)21:15Manchester Airport (MIA)£1001One-way2 changes
W84873+
L8741915:355h10Ayr station (AYR)20:45Manchester Airport (MIA)£651One-way1 change
W33970+
G89885+
L873588:055h10Ayr station (AYR)13:15Manchester Airport (MIA)£1001One-way2 changes
W33973+
G89887+
L873659:055h10Ayr station (AYR)14:15Manchester Airport (MIA)£1001One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £112.
Distance: 278 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£112 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33970+ G89885+ L87358 | 8:05 Ayr station (AYR) | 5h10 | 13:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W33973+ G89887+ L87365 | 9:05 Ayr station (AYR) | 5h10 | 14:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W84890+ G89834+ L87413 | 15:05 Ayr station (AYR) | 5h31 | 20:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L87035 · L87727+ W34200+ G89834 | 15:19 Ayr station (AYR) | 5h17 | 20:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 changes | |
W84873+ L87419 | 15:35 Ayr station (AYR) | 5h10 | 20:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W34195+ G89875+ L87422 | 16:05 Ayr station (AYR) | 5h10 | 21:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W84928+ C14728 · L86974 | 16:21 Ayr station (AYR) | 5h25 | 21:46 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L86974 · C14728+ W34195+ G89875 | 16:21 Ayr station (AYR) | 4h54 | 21:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £112 but you can travel from only £44 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £112 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 6:01 |
Last train 23:05 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, ScotRail from Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTranspennine Express, ScotRail trains will get you between Ayr station (AYR) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £44. 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 station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ayr station (AYR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ayr station (AYR) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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 at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
