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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Maidstone takes 7h 48m 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 48m
Duration
479 mi
Distance
£184
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 43m
£127–282

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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern10h 51m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern11h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 18m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 18m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 18m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 18m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 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.

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  • Distance: 479.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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 43m.

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