Maidstone to Ayr Trains

Maidstone to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Maidstone and Ayr takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 11m
Duration: 479 mi
Distance: £183
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

7h 29m

£127–282

Maidstone to Ayr train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Maidstone and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:44 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
7h 25m • 3 changes
9:15 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
11h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:42 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
8:44 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:42 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
8:44 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:42 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
8:44 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:42 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
8:44 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone 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.

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Ayr via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 29m.

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