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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Poole is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £70 - £120 and takes 16h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Poole is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Poole. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Poole via Glasgow Central, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Ayr to Poole?

The distance between Ayr and Poole is 439 miles. The road distance is 428.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Poole without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £140 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Ayr to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Poole bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Poole?

The best way to get from Ayr to Poole is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £140 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 14h 3m.

Where does the Ayr to Poole bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Poole is 428 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Ayr to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Ayr to Poole - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ayr to Poole 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
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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 Pooletrain
4h 58m
£68–217
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 Pooletrain
8h 53m
£148–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
14h 3m
£92–161
Drive 425.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Poolecar 425.9 mi
7h 51m
£105–152
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 Pooletrain
6h 52m
£122–275
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 Pooletrain
7h 25m
£90–211
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 Pooletrain
6h 56m
£110–254
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
7h 7m
£137–452
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
13h 30m
£180–292
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus
16h 37m
£73–113

Ayr to Poole by train and subway

148Weekly Services

8h 53mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 436.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Poole via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 14h 3m.

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