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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Ayr is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 13h 18m.

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 53m and costs £60 - £220.

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 Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

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 48m.

How far is it from Poole to Ayr?

The distance between Poole and Ayr is 558 miles. The road distance is 428.7 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 48m and costs £85 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m 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 Seldown Coach 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 48m and costs £85 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 13h 18m.

Where does the Poole to Ayr bus arrive?

Poole to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 46m 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?

There are 503+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Poole to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
8h 48m
£89–292
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
12h 9m
£48–255
Drive 426.2 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Ayr426.2 mi
7h 46m
£105–151
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
5h 32m
£107–233
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
12h 34m
£86–542
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
13h 18m
£59–130
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4h 53m
£60–220
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 23m
£102–302
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
7h 37m
£78–244
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
8h 12m
£77–252
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BOH - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
6h 27m
£84–219

Poole to Ayr by train and subway

113Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.6 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Ayr via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Ayr Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 18m.

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