There are 12 ways to get from Ayr to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 50m£140–311Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
14h 14m£61–138Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
12h 37m£97–170Drive 432.4 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Kentcar 432.4 mi
7h 28m£108–156Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 14m£122–411Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
9h 13m£129–266Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h£86–218Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 38m£126–390Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 35m£101–237Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 49m£74–211Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 26m£122–379Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 24m£102–258
Ayr to Kent by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Kent is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 14h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Kent is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs £120 - £420.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Kent. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Lenham via Glasgow Central, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Ayr and Kent is 509 miles. The road distance is 434.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Kent without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £140 - £320.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Ayr to Kent, including transfers.
Ayr to Kent bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Kent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Kent is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £140 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 14h 14m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Ayr to Lenham via Glasgow Central, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dickley Wood via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, and King Street in around 14h 14m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Ayr to Kent bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Kent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Kent is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Ayr to Kent.
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