The average bus between Folkestone and Ayr takes 16h 23m and the fastest bus takes 14h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Ayr station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
Folkestone to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Book your Folkestone to Ayr bus tickets online with National Express, Stagecoach West Scotland and 2 other operators.
The distance between Folkestone and Ayr is 621 km. The road distance is 859 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Ayr Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 44m.