The average bus between Ayr and Bolton takes 8h 45m and the fastest bus takes 7h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Bolton. 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 Ayr and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Bolton at 2:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Bolton? 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 Ayr to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Bolton station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Ayr to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Ayr and Bolton is 252.6 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 5m.