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Manchester to Ayr buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Ayr takes 6h 49m and the fastest bus takes 6h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

6h 49m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
5h 17m
£29–53

Manchester to Ayr bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Manchester and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Ayr at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 248.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 17m.

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