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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bournemouth to Ayr

Composite routes from Bournemouth to Ayr

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$392.39
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,772.09
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$1,392.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$430.36

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$367.08

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$822.76

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$493.65

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Newport
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$126.58
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76
Train from Southampton Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$120.25

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bournemouth Station to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$62.02
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89
Train from Bournemouth to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$151.89–$481.00

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97
Train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$51.90
Train from Bournemouth to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$164.55

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

More Bus

Phone:
+44 1202 338420
Website:
morebus.co.uk/
Bus from Westover Road to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ayr is to fly and bus which costs $36.96 - $380.43 and takes 5h 40m.

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 46m and costs $108.70 - $391.30 .

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 Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

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 London Waterloo, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Ayr?

The distance between Bournemouth and Ayr is 695 km. The road distance is 721.5 km.

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 8h 24m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 South Western Railway, 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 8h 24m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ayr bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Ayr is 721 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 405+ hotels available in Ayr. Prices start at $50.20 per night.
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