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Paisley St James to Ayr Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Paisley St James to Ayr? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €12.90, with average prices for this route around €12.90. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
18:11 1 hour 12 minutes, Changes required Paisley St James	19:23 Ayr	Find Tickets
18:44 1 hour 1 minute, Changes required Paisley St James	19:45 Ayr	Find Tickets
19:12 1 hour 12 minutes, Changes required Paisley St James	20:24 Ayr	Find Tickets
19:50 1 hour 4 minutes, Changes required Paisley St James	20:54 Ayr	Find Tickets
20:30 57 minutes, Changes required Paisley St James	21:27 Ayr	Find Tickets
21:02 55 minutes, Changes required Paisley St James	21:57 Paris	Find Tickets

Paisley St James to Ayr Train Route Details

First train

05:53

Last train

23:29

Departure station

Paisley St James

Arrival station

Ayr

Journey time

52 minutes

Distance

46 km

Price

€12.90*

Train operators

ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Paisley St James to Ayr

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Paisley St James to Ayr during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Paisley St James to Ayr for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Paisley St James to Ayr, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won't even need to leave the train… or often your seat!

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Paisley St James to Ayr ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Paisley St James to Ayr more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Paisley St James to Ayr train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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