The average train between Ayr and Dover takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ayr and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Dover at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Dover. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Dover station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Ayr to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Ayr to Dover train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Dover is 623 km. The road distance is 831 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Dover Priory via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 3m.