The average bus between Ayr and Dalkeith takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Ayr to Dalkeith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Ayr and Dalkeith. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Dalkeith at 2:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Dalkeith? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Dalkeith. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Dalkeith station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Ayr to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buccleuch Street station.
The distance between Ayr and Dalkeith is 109.2 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buccleuch Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 3h 23m.