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Outbound fromLondon Kings Cross to Ayr by train
It takes an average of 8h 29m to travel from London Kings Cross to Ayr by train, over a distance of around 328 miles (528 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from London Kings Cross to Ayr and tickets for this journey start from £72.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:33 | |
| Departure station | London Kings Cross | |
| Arrival station | Ayr | |
| Journey time | From 7h 7m | |
| Distance | 328 miles (528 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £72.20 | |
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How to travel from London Kings Cross to Ayr by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from London Kings Cross to Ayr? Look no further.
You'll usually find 5 trains per day running between London Kings Cross and Ayr, which usually take 8 hours 29 minutes to complete the 328 miles (528 km) journey. It can take as little as 7 hours 7 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Ayr by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from London Kings Cross to Ayr start from £72.20 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Ayr? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Ayr
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Kings Cross to Ayr is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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