Ayr to Guildford by train
| First train | 08:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:05 | |
| Departure station | Ayr | |
| Arrival station | Guildford | |
| Journey time | From 7h 54m | |
| Distance | 336 miles (541 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Southern |
Travelling from Ayr to Guildford by train
Looking to travel from Ayr to Guildford by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 10 hours 38 minutes to travel from Ayr to Guildford by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 54 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 336 miles (541 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Guildford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or ScotRail to get to Guildford. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Ayr to Guildford in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Ayr to Guildford
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