The average train between Ayr and Margate takes 8h 24m 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.
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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Margate. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Margate station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Ayr to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Ayr to Margate train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Margate is 603.8 km. The road distance is 853 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Margate via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 6m.