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How to get fromAyr to Maidstoneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Ayr to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train
    7h 44m
    £127–287

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    13h 4m
    £58–135

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 594 / ...
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain train
    12h 20m
    £92–165

  4. Drive  425.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Maidstonecar car 425.2 mi
    7h 22m
    £106–153

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    5h 21m
    £110–386

  6. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train
    8h 57m
    £123–260

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train
    5h 37m
    £113–365

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    5h 42m
    £93–207

  9. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    5h 32m
    £81–204

  10. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    5h 56m
    £77–204

  11. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    6h 33m
    £109–354

  12. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train
    6h 18m
    £90–234

Ayr to Maidstone by train and subway

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Maidstone East via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 13h 4m.

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