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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Ayr takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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.

7h 58m
Duration
506 mi
Distance
£200
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kent to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 6m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 4m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 3m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 40m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 48m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 40m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 48m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 38m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 4m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 4m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 36m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 4m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 3m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 36m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 48m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 40m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 48m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent to Ayr? 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.

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  • Distance: 505.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Ayr via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 41m.

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