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Outbound fromCoventry to Ayr by train
It takes an average of 8h 7m to travel from Coventry to Ayr by train, over a distance of around 246 miles (396 km). There are normally 36 trains per day travelling from Coventry to Ayr and tickets for this journey start from £49.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:20 | |
| Departure station | Coventry | |
| Arrival station | Ayr | |
| Journey time | From 5h 47m | |
| Distance | 246 miles (396 km) | |
| Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £49.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Coventry to Ayr by train
Looking to travel from Coventry to Ayr by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 7 minutes to travel from Coventry to Ayr by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 47 minutes though. You'll usually find 36 trains per day running along the 246 miles (396 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Ayr, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or Transport for Wales to get to Ayr. 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 Coventry to Ayr 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, as advance tickets start from £49.60.
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Cheap train tickets from Coventry to Ayr
Book in advance
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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 Coventry 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.
Split your tickets
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