Kettering to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kettering and Ayr takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Kettering 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 45m
Duration: 388 mi
Distance: £158
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

8h 3m

£125–235

Kettering to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kettering and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Ayr at 4:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:24 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
6h 58m • 4 changes
9:52 PM → 10:24 AM
Arrives next day
12h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:57 AM → 12:23 PM
11h 26m • 4 changes
7:21 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
9:22 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
11:22 AM → 6:23 PM
7h • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:30 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
1:30 PM → 8:53 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
3:21 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 31m • 4 changes
6:21 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
12h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:26 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 56m • 4 changes
9:26 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
11:22 AM → 6:22 PM
7h • 4 changes
1:22 PM → 8:22 PM
7h • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:26 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 56m • 4 changes
9:26 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
11:22 AM → 6:22 PM
7h • 4 changes
1:22 PM → 8:22 PM
7h • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:26 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 56m • 4 changes
9:26 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
11:22 AM → 6:22 PM
7h • 4 changes
1:22 PM → 8:22 PM
7h • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:26 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 56m • 4 changes
9:26 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
11:22 AM → 6:22 PM
7h • 4 changes
1:22 PM → 8:22 PM
7h • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kettering 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.