The average bus between Edinburgh and Ayr takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh 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 every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Ayr at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Ayr station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Edinburgh to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ayr is 105.2 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 41m.
