The average bus between Ayr and Ullapool takes 10h 7m and the fastest bus takes 6h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Ullapool. 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 Ullapool. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Ullapool at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 10h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 36m • 2 changes


6h 50m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 5m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes


6h 50m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 5m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Ullapool station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
Ayr to Ullapool bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Ullapool bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Ayr and Ullapool is 272.7 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 33m.