There are 12 ways to get from Ayr to Margate by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
8h 7m£182–361Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus 022
14h 45m£63–125Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain
13h 13m£117–285Drive 461.2 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Margatecar 461.2 mi
7h 57m£113–163Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
5h 30m£137–450Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
9h 20m£172–339Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
5h 55m£137–434Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
5h 52m£114–275Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
6h 5m£86–244Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain
6h 35m£98–252Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
7h 12m£81–238Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
6h 40m£119–292
Ayr to Margate by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Margate is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Margate is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs £130 - £450.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Marine Terrace via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Margate. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Margate via Glasgow Central and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Ayr and Margate is 533 miles. The road distance is 463.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Margate without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs £180 - £370.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Ayr to Margate, including transfers.
Ayr to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Margate is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs £180 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 14h 45m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Margate, England?
You can take a train from Ayr to Margate via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Marine Terrace via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £19–120
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £19–120
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £21–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £21–110
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Margate is 464 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Ayr to Margate.
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