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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Kent takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Kent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 9m
Duration
506 mi
Distance
£190
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ayr to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Kent. 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 Kent at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern12h 1m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperSoutheasternSoutheastern9h 34m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern11h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 53m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 33m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 31m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 53m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 33m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 31m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 53m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 53m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 53m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 53m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 33m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 31m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 53m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 33m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 31m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 53m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 33m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 31m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Kent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ayr to Kent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 505.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Kent, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Lenham via Glasgow Central, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 7h 55m.

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