The average train between Canterbury and Ayr takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Ayr. 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 Canterbury and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Ayr? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Ayr station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Canterbury to Ayr train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Ayr train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Canterbury to Ayr train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Ayr is 599.7 km. The road distance is 820 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Ayr via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 24m.