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It takes an average of 7h 50m to travel from Ayr to London Waterloo by train, over a distance of around 330 miles (531 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Ayr to London Waterloo and tickets for this journey start from £43.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:05 | |
| Departure station | Ayr | |
| Arrival station | London Waterloo | |
| Journey time | From 6h 20m | |
| Distance | 330 miles (531 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £43.10 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail |
Take the train from Ayr to London Waterloo in 6 hours 20 minutes
If you want to travel from Ayr to London Waterloo by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Ayr to London Waterloo by train to take around 7 hours 50 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 6 hours 20 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 10 trains per day running on this route, which spans 330 miles (531 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to London Waterloo. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Ayr to London Waterloo start from £43.10 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
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3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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