The average bus between Dunbar and Ayr takes 4h 14m and the fastest bus takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly bus service from Dunbar 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 hourly between Dunbar and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Ayr at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dunbar 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 Dunbar to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Ayr station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Dunbar to Ayr bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.
Dunbar to Ayr bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Dunbar and Ayr is 145.5 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Station via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 53m.