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There are 12 ways to get from Ayr to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 50m
    £171–336

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    14h 38m
    £74–144

  3. Drive  432.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Kentcar car 432.4 mi
    7h 28m
    £107–154

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 3m
    £93–237

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    9h 9m
    £153–305

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstonebus bus
    14h 57m

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 25m
    £128–425

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 7m
    £126–412

  9. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 43m
    £103–250

  10. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 57m
    £83–224

  11. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 45m
    £142–449

  12. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 31m
    £108–267

Ayr to Kent by train and foot

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Kent, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Lenham via Glasgow Central, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dickley Wood via Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Prince Charles Drive, Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, London Stonebridge, Maidstone, and King Street in around 14h 57m.

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