Kettering to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kettering and Ayr takes 8h 44m 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 44m
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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8h 2m

£126–236

Kettering to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kettering and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, 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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:22 PM → 8:24 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
3:22 PM → 10:23 PM
7h • 4 changes
4:22 PM → 11:22 PM
6h 59m • 4 changes
5:22 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
7h • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 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
5:22 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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, October 20, 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, October 21, 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, October 22, 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 Friday, October 23, 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.