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Trip Overview

The average train between King's Lynn and Ayr takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from King's Lynn 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.

8h 32m
Duration
459 mi
Distance
£199
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

King's Lynn to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between King's Lynn and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from King's Lynn is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Ayr at 3:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great NorthernGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail12h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 6m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 37m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 7m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 6m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 37m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 7m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 7m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 6m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 7m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great NorthernGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 9m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 8m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 8m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 6m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 37m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 7m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 6m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 37m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 7m • 4 changes
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    Great NorthernGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 37m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from King's Lynn 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.

Map of how to get from King's Lynn to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 459 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between King's Lynn, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Kings Lynn to Ayr via Ely, Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 18m.

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