The average bus between Dover and Ayr takes 17h 17m and the fastest bus takes 14h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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 3 times a day between Dover and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 17h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Ayr station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
Dover to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Dover and Ayr is 623 km. The road distance is 855 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 25m.