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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Ayr is to bus via Leicester which costs £35 - £80 and takes 13h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Coach Park and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Ayr via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Kettering to Ayr?

The distance between Kettering and Ayr is 404 miles. The road distance is 325.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Kettering to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Ayr bus from?

Kettering to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Ayr train from?

Kettering to Ayr train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Kettering to Ayr?

The best way to get from Kettering to Ayr is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Kettering to Ayr bus arrive?

Kettering to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kettering to Ayr train arrive?

Kettering to Ayr train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Ayr is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Kettering to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 486+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Kettering to Ayr 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 Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4h 28m
£57–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
10h 55m
£37–91
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
7h 49m
£51–208
Drive 323.7 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Ayr323.7 mi
5h 44m
£80–115
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
5h 9m
£55–194
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 56m
£99–349
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 37m
£60–152
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
6h 17m
£58–160
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 47m
£80–254
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
9h 56m
£89–236
Bus via Leicester
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
13h 59m
£40–78

Kettering to Ayr by train

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7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.7 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Ayr via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Ayr Bus Station via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 55m.

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