The average bus between Ayr and Exeter takes 16h 38m and the fastest bus takes 15h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Exeter. 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 twice daily between Ayr and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Exeter? 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 Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Exeter station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
Ayr to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
The distance between Ayr and Exeter is 532.1 km. The road distance is 798 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Lordswood Road in around 13h 15m.