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Compare coach and train for Glasgow to Ayr
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 51 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 54m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Ayr
How to get to Ayr from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Ayr is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L873518:000h51Glasgow Central (GLC)8:51Ayr station (AYR)£131One-way0 changes
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- L873518:000h51Glasgow Central (GLC)8:51Ayr station (AYR)£131One-way0 changes
Fastest
- L873518:000h51Glasgow Central (GLC)8:51Ayr station (AYR)£131One-way0 changes
Other options
- L873649:300h54Glasgow Central (GLC)10:24Ayr station (AYR)£131One-way0 changes
- L873609:000h54Glasgow Central (GLC)9:54Ayr station (AYR)£131One-way0 changes
- L8736710:000h55Glasgow Central (GLC)10:55Ayr station (AYR)£131One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Glasgow to Ayr
Travel 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 Glasgow to Ayr.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Ayr as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Ayr station (AYR).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Ayr by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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