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Outbound fromAyr to Loughborough by train
It takes an average of 7h 50m to travel from Ayr to Loughborough by train, over a distance of around 231 miles (372 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Ayr to Loughborough and tickets for this journey start from £101.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:00 | |
| Departure station | Ayr | |
| Arrival station | Loughborough | |
| Journey time | From 6h 3m | |
| Distance | 231 miles (372 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £101.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Taking the train from Ayr to Loughborough in 6 hours 3 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Ayr to Loughborough? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 50 minutes to travel the 231 miles (372 km) from Ayr to Loughborough by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or East Midlands Railway to Loughborough. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Ayr to Loughborough in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £101.40. 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 Loughborough by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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