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Bournemouth to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Ayr takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

9h 1m
Duration
549 mi
Distance
£215
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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 20m
£148–370

Bournemouth to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 548.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ayr via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 20m.

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