What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 14h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Bournemouth is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Bournemouth via Glasgow Central, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Ayr to Bournemouth?

The distance between Ayr and Bournemouth is 433 miles. The road distance is 426.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs £170 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Ayr to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bournemouth bus from?

Ayr to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bournemouth train from?

Ayr to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Ayr to Bournemouth is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs £170 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 14h 32m.

Where does the Ayr to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Ayr to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Bournemouth train arrive?

Ayr to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Bournemouth is 426 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Ayr to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Bournemouth?

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Ayr to Bournemouth - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Ayr to Bournemouth by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 30m
£73–221
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
6h 32m
£58–229
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
8h 25m
£178–371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
14h 32m
£68–140
Drive 423.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Bournemouthcar 423.6 mi
7h 41m
£105–151
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 10m
£117–295
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
6h 28m
£111–291
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 57m
£90–226
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 48m
£133–408
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
8h 16m
£107–280
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
11h 55m
£207–334
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
15h 17m
£97–245

Ayr to Bournemouth by train and subway

147Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

£178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.9 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 14h 32m.

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