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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ayr to Sheffield
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£298
Average price
£298
Fastest journey
6 h 19 m
Average duration
6 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
309 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ayr to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ayr to Sheffield will cost around £298 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £298.
Fast trains
To travel from Ayr to Sheffield you need to make at least one change.

06:356h19
Ayr12:54Sheffield
£2981One-way
1 change

06:356h19
Ayr12:54Sheffield
£2981One-way
1 change
Live departures
Ayr to Sheffield train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 07:05
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:35 Ayr | 6h19 | 12:54 Sheffield | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ayr to Sheffield
Trains from Ayr to Sheffield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £102 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 309 km |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £102 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 13m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 16:21 |
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
Train companies: ScotRail from Ayr to Sheffield trainsScotRail trains will get you between Ayr and Sheffield from £102. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 9m
Cheapest Price
£300
ScotRail frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Ayr to Sheffield train
FAQs: Travel by train from Ayr to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ayr to Sheffield.

Booking trains from Ayr to Sheffield in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Ayr to Sheffield is 309 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Ayr to Sheffield can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £102, while the average price tends to be around £102.
The train journey from Ayr to Sheffield covers a distance of 309 km and takes approximately 6h 13m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Sheffield is by train, costing approximately £102.
The train station in Ayr that goes to Sheffield is Ayr station (AYR), and it arrives at Sheffield station (SHF).
The first train from Ayr to Sheffield leaves at 5:08.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ayr to Sheffield.
The last train from Ayr to Sheffield departs at 16:21.
Yes, you can take the train from Ayr to Sheffield.
Trains from Ayr to Sheffield run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ayr to Sheffield.
To travel from Ayr to Sheffield, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Ayr to Sheffield.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ayr and Sheffield
Ayr
Sheffield
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 Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
information
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 Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your journey to Sheffield from Ayr.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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