Train Bournemouth to Ayr from £256 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Ayr takes 9h 54m 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.

9h 54m
Duration: 508 mi
Distance: £256
Average price: 5 times a day
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9h 28m

£212–337

Bournemouth to Ayr train times

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 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 9h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

11:45 AM → 8:22 PM
8h 37m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 10:23 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
8h 37m • 2 changes
6:45 PM → 10:24 AM
Arrives next day
15h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 54m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 37m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 8:22 PM
8h 37m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 10:23 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 54m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 37m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 8:22 PM
8h 37m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 10:23 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 54m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 37m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 8:22 PM
8h 37m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 10:23 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

7:45 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 6:23 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 8:24 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 10:23 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

9:40 AM → 6:20 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 8:53 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 10:52 PM
9h 12m • 2 changes
6:40 PM → 10:24 AM
Arrives next day
15h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 54m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 37m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 8:22 PM
8h 37m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 10:23 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
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