What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Kettering?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Kettering is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Kettering?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Kettering is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Kettering via Glasgow Central, Crewe, Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Ayr to Kettering?

The distance between Ayr and Kettering is 403 miles. The road distance is 325.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Kettering without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Kettering without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £55 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Kettering?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Ayr to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Kettering bus from?

Ayr to Kettering bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Kettering train from?

Ayr to Kettering train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Kettering?

The best way to get from Ayr to Kettering is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Ayr to Kettering bus arrive?

Ayr to Kettering bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Kettering train arrive?

Ayr to Kettering train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Kettering is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Ayr to Kettering.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Kettering?

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Ayr to Kettering - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Ayr to Kettering by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
4h 19m
£54–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach ParkUkn31
10h 52m
£36–76
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneaton
4. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
7h 48m
£57–258
Drive 323.5 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Kettering323.5 mi
5h 43m
£81–117
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Kettering
5h 36m
£100–335
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
5h 27m
£54–190
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
4. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
5h 43m
£57–162
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Kettering
5h 31m
£76–230
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
5. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
6h 45m
£59–168
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
10h 20m
£68–124
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station180 / ...
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
11h 53m
£51–128

Ayr to Kettering by train

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.8 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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You can take a train from Ayr to Kettering via Glasgow Central, Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 10h 52m.

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