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Outbound fromCarluke to Ayr by train
It takes an average of 2h 32m to travel from Carluke to Ayr by train, over a distance of around 36 miles (57 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Carluke to Ayr and tickets for this journey start from £12.50 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Carluke to Ayr in 1 hour 44 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Carluke to Ayr? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 32 minutes to travel the 36 miles (57 km) from Carluke to Ayr by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 32 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Avanti West Coast or ScotRail, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Carluke to Ayr in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £12.50. 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 Ayr by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Carluke to Ayr
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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 Carluke to Ayr 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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