Margate to Ayr Trains

Margate to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Ayr takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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.

7h 51m
Duration: 530 mi
Distance: £214
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

7h 57m

£153–328

Margate to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:46 AM → 4:21 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
11:49 AM → 7:21 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:37 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:37 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:37 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
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