4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ayr to Glasgow
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ayr to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ayr to Glasgow will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ayr for Glasgow on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 51 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 train and bus for Ayr to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ayr to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 51 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€11 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ayr to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Ayr to Glasgow trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM Ayr | 1h06 | 8:36 AM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:05 AM Ayr | 0h51 | 11:56 AM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ayr to Glasgow
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Trains from Ayr to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 49m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Ayr to Glasgow trainsScotRail trains will get you between Ayr and Glasgow from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
Trains from Ayr to Glasgow
Scotrail operates regular direct trains from Ayr to Glasgow. The popular commuter route starts the weekday timetable with an early departure around 5:15 a.m. There are trains approximately every 20 minutes throughout the day, until the final departure from Ayr at 11:00 p.m. reaching Glasgow just after midnight. Journey times range from 45 minutes to a little over an hour.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Ayr to Glasgow?
Departure Station: Ayr The town's railway station is located centrally, about ten minutes on foot from the beach and the bus station. Nearby bus stops on Station Road and Alloway Street offer connections around the town. The station's taxi rank is by the main concourse.
Arrival Station: Glasgow Central Located in the heart of Glasgow, Central station is a major public transport hub with stops for low level suburban trains and a Subway station at St Enoch's. City buses and night buses stop on Hope Street or Union Street. Taxis are available near the station entrance on Gordon Street.
FAQs: Trains from Ayr to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ayr to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Ayr, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Glasgow Central, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ayr to Glasgow
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost 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
ParkingDiningHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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 at the public bus stop on Prestwick Road.
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- 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 Information Desk on Concourse.
- 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 toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- 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 bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 23:10 Saturday 06:25 - 23:10 Sunday 08:25 - 23:25 RJIS - Before 0900 and after 1930 day of travel tickets only - no advance purcha
- Car Park: No
- 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- 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 on Minerva Street
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