The average bus between Cardiff and Ayr takes 14h 55m and the fastest bus takes 13h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Ayr. 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 Cardiff and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 14h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 35m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Ayr? 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 Cardiff to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Ayr station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
Cardiff to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Book your Cardiff to Ayr bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Ayr is 453.2 km. The road distance is 743 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Ayr Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 23m.