Ayr to Maidstone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Maidstone takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Maidstone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 44m
Duration: 479 mi
Distance: £183
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain

7h 46m

£126–272

Ayr to Maidstone train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 PM → 12:30 AM
Arrives next day
7h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:45 PM → 8:36 AM
Arrives next day
10h 51m • 3 changes
11:00 PM → 10:33 AM
Arrives next day
11h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:33 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:33 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:33 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:33 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:33 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:33 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:33 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:33 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:33 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:33 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Maidstone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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 46m.

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