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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Ayr

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

€19

Average price

€83

Fastest journey

4 h 26 m

Average duration

4 h 34 m

Trains per day

Distance

269 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Ayr is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Ayr will cost around €83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester for Ayr on Thu, Jul 17, 4 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 269 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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.

05:55AM4h33

Manchester

10:28AMAyr

€191One-way

0 transfers

05:39PM4h44

Manchester

10:23PMAyr

€1031One-way

0 transfers

04:56PM4h26

Manchester

09:22PMAyr

€1041One-way

0 transfers

05:50PM4h33

Manchester

10:23PMAyr

€1041One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Ayr

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, and a bus costs an average of €105.

Distance: 269 km

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Ayr

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester to Ayr run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.

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

269 km

Average train duration

4h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

€19

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 26m

First train

04:57

Last train

19:53

Price information

Train companies: ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express trains Manchester to Ayr

Travel between Manchester and Ayr from €27 with Omio’s train partners ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

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.

Manchester to Ayr train information with ScotRail:

Average Duration: 4 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: €27

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Ayr train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: €101

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Manchester to Ayr train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 4 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: €101

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between Manchester and Ayr. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Manchester to Ayr train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 4 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: €215
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Ayr

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester 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 Manchester to Ayr.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Ayr can start from as little as €27 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Ayr is €87; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Ayr train travel time is 4 h 22 min for the 269 km long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Ayr leaves at 04: 57. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Ayr leaves at 23: 26.

There are 8 trains a day from Manchester to Ayr which require at least one change with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express or Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Manchester to Ayr train with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express or Northern Rail (3). However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Ayr from Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 26.

A trip to Ayr from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 22 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Ayr by train is July.

You have options as you can travel from Manchester to Ayr 2 different ways: train or coach.