There are 11 ways to get from Margate to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- 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 58m£183–362Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 3m£63–255Drive 462.5 mi
- Drive from Margate to Ayrcar 462.5 mi
7h 59m£113–163Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 36m£140–446Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
10h 12m£192–316Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 50m£137–431Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
6h 16m£133–410Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 59m£115–272Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 5m£95–245Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 21m£101–252Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
6h 50m£89–239
Margate to Ayr by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Margate to Ayr is to bus which costs £60 - £260 and takes 14h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Margate to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs £140 - £450.
No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Margate to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Ayr via London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Margate and Ayr is 533 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.
The best way to get from Margate to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs £180 - £370.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Margate to Ayr, including transfers.
Margate to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Ayr train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
The best way to get from Margate to Ayr is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs £180 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £260 and takes 14h 3m.
What companies run services between Margate, England and Ayr, Scotland?
You can take a train from Margate to Ayr via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Ayr Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 3m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–430
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Margate to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Margate to Ayr train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Ayr is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Margate to Ayr.
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