The average train between Bournemouth and Ayr takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Bournemouth and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Ayr station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Bournemouth to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Bournemouth to Ayr train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Bournemouth and Ayr is 558.4 km. The road distance is 817 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ayr via Stafford and Glasgow Central in around 9h 28m.