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Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Ayr (AYR)

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17

train journeys
per day

358

miles (577 kms)

9hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

05:29 / 00:31

first / last train

0

direct trains (6 or 7 changes)

9

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Ayr (AYR)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Maidstone East and Ayr , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Maidstone East to Ayr is approximately 358 miles (577 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 11hrs 1 mins.

Great Northern, Southern, Avanti West Coast, Southeastern, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone East and Ayr.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Maidstone East to Ayr. The fastest journey time on this route takes 9hrs 9 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Maidstone East to Ayr

Journeys from Maidstone East to Ayr Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:29
    8 hrs 59 mins6 changes
    14:28
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:27
    9 hrs 25 mins6 changes
    15:52
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:27
    9 hrs 1 min6 changes
    16:28
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:27
    9 hrs 2 mins6 changes
    17:29
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:27
    9 hrs 2 mins6 changes
    18:29
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:27
    9 hrs6 changes
    19:27
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:27
    9 hrs 55 mins6 changes
    21:22
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:27
    9 hrs 9 mins6 changes
    21:36
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:27
    9 hrs 24 mins6 changes
    22:51
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:27
    9 hrs 26 mins6 changes
    23:53
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:27
    9 hrs 42 mins6 changes
    01:09
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:27
    14 hrs 57 mins6 changes
    07:24
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    20:27
    12 hrs 1 min7 changes
    08:28
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    21:27
    14 hrs 55 mins6 changes
    12:22
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    22:14
    14 hrs 12 mins7 changes
    12:26
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:13
    14 hrs 39 mins6 changes
    13:52
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:59
    14 hrs 29 mins7 changes
    14:28
    Maidstone East
    Ayr
    Maidstone East to Ayr

About Maidstone East Station

Station name Maidstone East (MDE)
AddressMaidstone East station, Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QN
Managed bySE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Ayr Station

Station name Ayr (AYR)
AddressAyr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1TH
Managed bySR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:30 - 23:15
Saturday 05:30 - 23:15
Sunday 08:40 - 23:05
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Maidstone East and Ayr

The travel time between Maidstone East and Ayr by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 11hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 9hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Maidstone East and Ayr vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:29, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:31.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Maidstone East & Ayr. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Great Northern, Southern, Avanti West Coast, Southeastern, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone East and Ayr.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Maidstone East and Ayr, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.