Ayr to Margate Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Margate takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 26m
Duration: 530 mi
Distance: £204
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 St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain

8h 6m

£151–321

Ayr to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Margate. 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 Margate at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:45 PM → 8:59 AM
Arrives next day
11h 14m • 2 changes
11:00 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
11h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 2:59 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 2:59 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 2:59 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 2:59 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 2:59 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 2:59 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Margate? 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.