Ayr to Elgin Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Elgin takes 7h 42m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 42m
Duration: 242 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Inverness

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Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus

6h 42m

£44–85

Ayr to Elgin bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ayr and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Elgin at 1:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:40 PM → 3:03 AM
Arrives next day
9h 23m • 2 changes
10:40 PM → 1:08 PM
Arrives next day
14h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:25 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 6:22 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 8:06 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:25 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 6:22 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 8:06 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:25 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 6:22 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 8:06 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:20 AM → 1:08 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:07 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 4:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Elgin? 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.