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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Ayr to Moorgate for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Ayr
- Departure station
- Ayr station guide
- Address
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- Smith St, KA7 1TH
Operators serving Ayr
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Ayr
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Rooms
- Shops
Parking & meeting your train
- Paid parking (£4/day)
Explore the area around Ayr
- Ayr Racecourse
- Robert Burns Birthplace
About your departure station
Opened in 1856 by the Glasgow & South Western Railway, Ayr Station became the hub of Ayrshires rail network.
Its Victorian iron and glass roof survived WWII bombings.
The 1960s electrification modernized services while preserving its character.
Today, handling 1.2 million annual passengers, it connects Glasgow to coastal resorts and remains vital for commuters and tourists visiting Burns Country.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Ayr to Moorgate?
Open the ticket search and enter Ayr as your departure station and Moorgate as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Ayr and Moorgate?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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