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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Bournemouth takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 53m
Duration
549 mi
Distance
£206
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
8h 35m
£143–333

Ayr to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 46m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 44m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 45m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 7m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 46m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 44m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 7m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 46m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 44m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 7m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 46m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 44m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ayr to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 548.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Bournemouth via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 35m.

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