French general strike from 5th December. For updates and information read here.

Ayr to Carlisle by train

Prices explained

Prices explained

At Rail Europe we believe in price transparency. We use real data from Rail Europe searches to estimate the cheapest fares you should be able to find for your journey.

The cheapest price is the lowest fare we've ever found for this journey. These prices can usually be found by searching when booking opens but they vary due to availability, which depends on factors like the day of the week or time of year.

More popular journeys include 30 day advance and 7 day advance prices. These are updated every two weeks using prices we've found by searching exactly 7 or 30 days from the most recent Thursday (we picked Thursday because this is when average prices are usually found).

30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

Prices are sourced in GBP and converted to other currencies using the daily market exchange rate.

We're always seeking to improve how price-checking works, and we welcome feedback on how we can make it better.

More advice about how to find the cheapest tickets can be found in our infographic.

  1. Cheapest Price $13.16
  2. 30 day advance $13.82
89% based on 50,343 reviews
  • First train
    05:13
  • Last train
    23:00
  • Avg changes
    1
  • Fastest journey
    2hr 14m
  • Distance
    125 kilometres
  • Trains per Day
    33
  • Avg. journey time
    2hr 45m
  • Train Operators

Travelling from Ayr to Carlisle by train

Fast trains from Ayr to Carlisle take around 2 hours and 14 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 125 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Ayr and Carlisle.

1. Are there direct trains from Ayr to Carlisle?

Journeys between Ayr and Carlisle usually involve one change of train.

We usually find around 35 departures on the route from Ayr to Carlisle every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 30 departures.

2. How long is the train journey from Ayr to Carlisle?

The Ayr to Carlisle train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 14 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the Ayr to Carlisle train times and schedule?

On weekdays the earliest train to Carlisle is usually scheduled to depart Ayr around 05:13 and the last train is around 23:00. This is the same at the weekend.

What's the Ayr to Carlisle train price?

The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Ayr to Carlisle are $13.16, and there isn't much difference in price depending on when you book.

Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $13, and when booking 7 days in advance the price is usually the same. Booking on the day of travel may be more expensive.

When to book Ayr to Carlisle train tickets?

Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Ayr to Carlisle by train.

Help with booking alerts

Which train companies operate between Ayr and Carlisle?

More than one train company operates on the route from Ayr to Carlisle, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

  • First TransPennine Express
  • Northern
  • ScotRail
  • TransPennine Express
  • Virgin Trains

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

Carlisle to Ayr by train

Other journeys to Carlisle View all journeys to Carlisle

Buy train and bus tickets for UK and Europe - the easy way

  • Easy, fast and cheap
  • Pay in EUR, GBP or USD
  • Cheaper UK tickets with Pricehack
  • 100% human support

Read more from our blog

Best European experiences to give as gifts

If you are looking for ideas for presents which involve travel, here are some of our favourite European urban adventures to tickle your fancy.

Discover Italy’s most scenic train journeys

Explore Italy’s cultural and natural delights with our top selection of Italian scenic rail routes.

Accessible travel in Switzerland and Austria

As part of our accessible travel series in Europe, here is some useful information if you are travelling in Austria and Switzerland and have, or are travelling with someone with physical or cognitive special needs.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Subscribe to receive top tips, train news and travel inspiration straight to your inbox

By continuing to browse this website, you agree to the use of cookies from Rail Europe and third parties to provide you with products and services suited to your interests. To learn more and customise cookie settings, see our cookie policy.

Accept

Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.