Glasgow to Ayr train with ScotRail
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Ayr
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Ayr is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Ayr will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow for Ayr on Thu, Jul 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 55 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. 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: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€12 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Glasgow to Ayr train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y66281 | On time 7:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h52 | 7:52 AM Ayr station (AYR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y65767 | On time 7:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h10 | 8:19 AM Ayr station (AYR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y72915 | On time 7:30 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h55 | 8:25 AM Ayr station (AYR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y66287 | On time 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h54 | 8:54 AM Ayr station (AYR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y66291 | On time 8:30 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h54 | 9:24 AM Ayr station (AYR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y66295 | On time 9:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h55 | 9:55 AM Ayr station (AYR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Ayr
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train providers: ScotRail trains Glasgow to Ayr
Buy your official ScotRail train tickets from Glasgow to Ayr from €13 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.
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.
Glasgow to Ayr train information with ScotRail:
- Average Duration: 51 min
- Cheapest Price: €13
- ScotRail frequency: 25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Ayr
When departing from Glasgow, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Airport. When arriving in Ayr, you can end your journey in train stations like Ayr and Newton-on-Ayr.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ayr, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Ayr
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information 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.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 23:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:10 Sunday 07:25 - 23:05
- Type of shops available: WHSmith, News kiosk
- 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 respective platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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 are located on Platforms 1 and 2. Radar - National Key Scheme. A radar key is available from the Station Supervisor's Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Total of 4 waiting rooms, one on each platform
- 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 Old Sneddon Street
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Car Park: Airport Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lifts connecting covered walkway to both platforms. Ramps are available on all trains serving Prestwick International Airport station. Please ask for assistance at the Airport Information Centre.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Available in the airport terminal.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located inside the Airport Building.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
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