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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Ayr
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Ayr is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Ayr will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness for Ayr every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 226 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Inverness to Ayr
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £117.
Distance: 226 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£84 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £117 Average Price |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Ayr train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Ayr trains for today, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:42 Inverness | 5h10 | 13:52 Ayr | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Ayr
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Trains from Inverness to Ayr run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 18:05. The fastest train covers the 226 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 226 km |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 18:05 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Inverness to Ayr trainsScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Ayr from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Ayr train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Ayr
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- 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
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