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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Poole is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 13h 14m.

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 5h and costs £60 - £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 Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

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 9h 4m.

How far is it from Ayr to Poole?

The distance between Ayr and Poole is 439 miles. The road distance is 428.1 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 9h 4m and costs £80 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 9h 4m and costs £80 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 13h 14m.

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 46m 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
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
5h
£60–216
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
12h 57m
£51–208
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
9h 4m
£80–315
Drive 425.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Poole425.6 mi
7h 46m
£105–152
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
6h 24m
£109–244
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Poole
6h 52m
£112–307
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslink
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
6h 55m
£84–236
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
7h 25m
£67–234
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth
12h 54m
£86–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
13h 14m
£55–133

Ayr to Poole by train and subway

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9h 4mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 436.9 mi
Duration: 5h

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 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 14m.

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