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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Ayr
Cheapest price
£211
Average price
£235
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
377 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Ayr is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Ayr will cost around £235 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £211.
To travel from Birmingham to Ayr you need to make at least 2 changes.
7:075h48Birmingham12:55Ayr£2111One-way2 changes- 8:075h45Birmingham13:52Ayr£2111One-way2 changes
- 10:075h45Birmingham15:52Ayr£2111One-way2 changes
- 11:075h45Birmingham16:52Ayr£2111One-way2 changes
- 12:075h48Birmingham17:55Ayr£2111One-way2 changes
- 8:075h45Birmingham13:52Ayr£2111One-way2 changes
- 10:075h45Birmingham15:52Ayr£2111One-way2 changes
- 11:075h45Birmingham16:52Ayr£2111One-way2 changes
- 15:075h45Birmingham20:52Ayr£2111One-way2 changes
- 14:075h46Birmingham19:53Ayr£2111One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Birmingham to Ayr
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 377 km
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£65 Average Price | £49 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Ayr train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Ayr trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:07 Birmingham | 6h15 | 0:22 Ayr | 2 changes | |
| 19:07 Birmingham | 6h02 | 1:09 Ayr | 2 changes | |
 | 21:22 Birmingham | 13h02 | 10:24 Ayr | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 22 July | |||||
| 6:05 Birmingham | 5h51 | 11:56 Ayr | 2 changes | |
| 7:07 Birmingham | 5h48 | 12:55 Ayr | 2 changes | |
| 8:07 Birmingham | 5h45 | 13:52 Ayr | 2 changes | |
| 9:07 Birmingham | 6h15 | 15:22 Ayr | 2 changes | |
| 10:07 Birmingham | 5h45 | 15:52 Ayr | 2 changes | |
| 11:07 Birmingham | 5h45 | 16:52 Ayr | 2 changes | |
| 12:07 Birmingham | 5h48 | 17:55 Ayr | 2 changes | |
| 13:07 Birmingham | 6h16 | 19:23 Ayr | 2 changes | |
| 14:07 Birmingham | 5h46 | 19:53 Ayr | 2 changes | |
| 15:07 Birmingham | 5h45 | 20:52 Ayr | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Ayr
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Ayr run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 17:15. The fastest train covers the 377 km distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 377 km |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 17:15 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Birmingham to Ayr trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Birmingham and Ayr from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham to Ayr train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Ayr 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 Ayr, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Ayr
Most Birmingham to Ayr trains use the Birmingham New Street to Ayr station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Ayr train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, 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: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Which Ayr station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Ayr from Ayr city centre
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.
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