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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Ayr is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs £110 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Ayr via London Bridge station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Ayr?

The distance between Maidstone and Ayr is 483 miles. The road distance is 428.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £70 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Maidstone to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Ayr bus from?

Maidstone to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Ayr train from?

Maidstone to Ayr train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Ayr?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Ayr is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £70 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Maidstone to Ayr bus arrive?

Maidstone to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Maidstone to Ayr train arrive?

Maidstone to Ayr train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Ayr is 428 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Maidstone to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 495+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Maidstone to Ayr 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
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
7h 28m
£74–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
12h 23m
£44–105
Drive 425.9 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Ayr425.9 mi
7h 20m
£108–155
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 34m
£105–328
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
8h 43m
£107–332
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
14h 9m
£59–151
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 24m
£113–375
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 29m
£74–208
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 41m
£68–218
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 17m
£105–343
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 58m
£68–186

Maidstone to Ayr by train and subway

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7h 28mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 479.9 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Ayr via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Ayr Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 23m.

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