Edinburgh to Ayr Buses

Edinburgh to Ayr buses

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 42m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...

2h 41m

£19–31

Edinburgh to Ayr bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Ayr at 2:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:11 PM → 6:55 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
4:35 PM → 7:21 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
4:47 PM → 7:48 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
4:59 PM → 7:58 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:21 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:51 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
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