Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) train with Scotrail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR)

Showing times and prices for 05 Aug

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£13

Fastest journey

51 m

Average duration

51 m

Trains per day

41

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.

Fast trains

Of the 41 trains that leave Glasgow Central (GLC) for Ayr station (AYR) every day 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .

The slowest trains will take 52 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.

  • ScotrailL87511
    0:150h54
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    1:09Ayr station (AYR)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailL87448
    19:310h51
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    20:22Ayr station (AYR)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailL87471
    21:300h53
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    22:23Ayr station (AYR)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailL87458
    20:300h55
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    21:25Ayr station (AYR)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailL87493
    23:010h52
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    23:53Ayr station (AYR)
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £3.

Distance: 50 km

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Coach

£12

Average Price

£7

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

53m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 52m

Average total duration

1h 22m

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Live departures

Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) train times

The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) trains for today, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ScotrailL87407
On time
15:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
15:52 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87411
On time
15:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h54
16:24 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87416
On time
16:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
16:52 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87421
On time
16:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h51
17:21 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87516
On time
16:34 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h01
17:35 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87425
On time
17:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h55
17:55 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL86884
On time
17:11 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h18
18:29 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87518
On time
17:13 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
18:05 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87428
On time
17:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
18:22 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87433
On time
18:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h54
18:54 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87436
On time
18:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h53
19:23 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87441
On time
19:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h53
19:53 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87448
On time
19:31 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h51
20:22 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87452
On time
20:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
20:52 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87458
On time
20:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h55
21:25 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87465
On time
21:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h54
21:54 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87471
On time
21:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h53
22:23 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87478
On time
22:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h51
22:51 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87487
On time
22:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
23:22 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87493
On time
23:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
23:53 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87504
On time
23:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
0:22 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
Wednesday 5 August
ScotrailL87511
On time
0:15 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h54
1:09 Ayr station (AYR)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailL873316:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h55
6:55 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailC146976:31 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h53
7:24 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL873437:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h54
7:55 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL873487:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h54
8:24 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL873518:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h51
8:51 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL868218:09 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h10
9:19 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL873558:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h55
9:25 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL873609:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h54
9:54 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL873649:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h54
10:24 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8736710:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h55
10:55 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8737210:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
11:22 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8737611:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h56
11:56 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8737911:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
12:22 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8738312:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h55
12:55 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8738712:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h54
13:24 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8739213:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
13:52 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8739513:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h53
14:23 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8739914:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h52
14:52 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8740414:30 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h54
15:24 Ayr station (AYR)0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) trains with Omio?

Scotrail as well as ScotRail offer trains services from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR).

Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Scotrail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR)

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Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 51m.

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
50 km
Average train duration
53m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
51m
First train
0:15
Last train
23:15
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
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, ScotRail from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Ayr station (AYR) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Scotrail

About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
51m
Cheapest Price
£3
Scotrail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone

ScotRail

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
51m
Cheapest Price
£25
ScotRail frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (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 station (AYR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £12.
The train journey from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) covers a distance of 50 km and takes approximately 51m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) is 50 km.
The first train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) leaves at 0:15.
The last train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) departs at 23:15.
Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR).
Yes, there is a direct train between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Ayr station (AYR). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Scotrail, ScotRail.
To get from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR).
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) is by train, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Glasgow Central to Ayr is considered scenic, offering views of the rolling countryside, the coast, and glimpses of the Firth of Clyde along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Glasgow Central to Ayr is feasible. The journey takes 51m and covers a distance of 50 km. Trains run 5 times per day, ensuring convenient travel options.
Yes, you can take the train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR).

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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Central (GLC) and Ayr station (AYR)

Most Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ayr station (AYR) trains use the Glasgow Central to Ayr station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Central (GLC) and Ayr station (AYR) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Glasgow
Arrival train stations in Ayr
Glasgow CentralGordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre

Bus18, 10, 6, X8, N267, 18A, 75, 7A, 7, N18, 263, 267 · 2m · £2 · every ~78 min
SubwaySub · 26m · £2 · every ~57 min

Glasgow Central train station facilities and services

Glasgow Central 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: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.

Most popular train connections to Ayr station (AYR)

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