The average train between Poole and Ayr takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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.
Trains run hourly between Poole and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Ayr at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Poole 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.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Ayr station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Poole to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Poole to Ayr train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Ayr is 556.8 km. The road distance is 892 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Ayr via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 37m.