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The average bus between Ayr and Edinburgh takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 31m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Ayr to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 45m • 1 change2h 42m • 1 change2h 42m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Ayr to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Ayr to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Ayr and Edinburgh is 105.2 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 29m.
