Taking the train from Ayr to Clarkston in 1 hour 21 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Ayr to Clarkston? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 34 minutes to travel the 27 miles (43 km) from Ayr to Clarkston by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 20 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with ScotRail for all or at least part of your journey to Clarkston.
Book train tickets from Ayr to Clarkston in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Clarkston by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Ayr to Clarkston
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Ayr to Clarkston is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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