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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Inverness takes 5h 47m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 47m
Duration
205 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Ayr to Inverness bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ayr and Inverness. 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 Inverness at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 14m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 3m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus11h 45m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 2m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 27m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 2m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 27m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 2m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 27m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 37m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 27m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 7m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus4h 55m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 7m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 17m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus4h 45m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 2m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 27m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus4h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Inverness? 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.

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  • Distance: 204.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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