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Dover to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Ayr takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Ayr. 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 12m
Duration
517 mi
Distance
£226
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
7h 36m
£157–352

Dover to Ayr train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dover and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 516.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Ayr via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 36m.

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