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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Ayr takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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.

9h 15m
Duration
554 mi
Distance
£210
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
8h 38m
£150–334

Poole to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 45m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 45m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 45m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 45m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Ayr? 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 Poole to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 554.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Ayr via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 38m.

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