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Journey information
Overview: Train from Runcorn to Ayr
Take a train from Runcorn to Ayr and enjoy the approximately 266 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
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 266 km |
Trains per day 2 |
First train 07:11 |
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
FAQs: Runcorn to Ayr train
FAQs: Travel by train from Runcorn to Ayr 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 Runcorn to Ayr.

The train distance from Runcorn to Ayr is 266 km.
To fully explore Ayr, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal, allowing time to visit its notable attractions like the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, the scenic Ayr Beach, and Culzean Castle.
Booking trains from Runcorn to Ayr in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Runcorn to Ayr leaves at 7:11.
The last train from Runcorn to Ayr departs at 16:21.
Trains from Runcorn to Ayr run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Runcorn to Ayr.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Runcorn to Ayr.
The train station in Runcorn that goes to Ayr is Runcorn station (RUN), and it arrives at Ayr station (AYR).
There is no night train service from Runcorn to Ayr.
To travel from Runcorn to Ayr, you can take a .
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Important Stations and Airports in Runcorn and Ayr
Runcorn
Ayr
The major train station for departures in Runcorn is Runcorn. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Runcorn for your trip from Runcorn to Ayr.
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 (Platform 2)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to Car Park 1 (Multi-Story)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Runcorn
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.
The major train station for arrivals in Ayr is Ayr. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ayr for your journey to Ayr from Runcorn.
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
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