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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Ayr is to bus via Birmingham which costs £90 - £230 and takes 15h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs £75 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Ayr via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Poole to Ayr?

The distance between Poole and Ayr is 440 miles. The road distance is 429.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £160 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Poole to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Ayr train from?

Poole to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Ayr?

The best way to get from Poole to Ayr is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £160 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 15h 45m.

Where does the Poole to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Ayr train arrive?

Poole to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Ayr is 429 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Poole to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Poole to Ayr - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Poole 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 Poole 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 49m
£76–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
16h 17m
£64–252
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
8h 37m
£161–386
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
15h 45m
£91–224
Drive 426.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Ayrcar 426.7 mi
7h 49m
£104–150
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 15m
£116–384
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole 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 32m
£139–310
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole 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 32m
£98–248
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
7h 5m
£72–272
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
12h 22m
£184–321

Poole to Ayr by train and subway

139Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

£161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437.5 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 45m.

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