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Bournemouth to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Ayr takes 9h 48m 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 48m
Duration
507 mi
Distance
£225
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

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 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 39m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 38m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.

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  • Distance: 507.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ayr via Wolverhampton and Glasgow Central in around 9h 31m.

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