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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ayr is to bus which costs £60 - £250 and takes 14h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Ayr via Wolverhampton and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Ayr?

The distance between Bournemouth and Ayr is 434 miles. The road distance is 427.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs £210 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Bournemouth to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Ayr bus from?

Bournemouth to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Ayr train from?

Bournemouth to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Ayr?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ayr is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs £210 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ayr bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ayr train arrive?

Bournemouth to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Ayr is 427 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Bournemouth to Ayr.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Ayr?

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 243+ hotels available in Ayr.

Bournemouth to Ayr - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bournemouth to Ayr 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 Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 41m
£68–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 43m
£61–247
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
9h 29m
£216–340
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 11m
£91–222
Drive 425 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Ayrcar 425 mi
7h 43m
£106–154
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 59m
£98–335
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 15m
£141–310
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 50m
£75–322
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 26m
£87–207
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
8h 35m
£116–254
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
10h 42m
£194–306

Bournemouth to Ayr by train

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9h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 431.8 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Ayr Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 11m.

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