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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Bolton takes 8h 50m and the fastest bus takes 7h 23m. 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.

8h 50m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ayr to Bolton bus times

Buses run twice daily between Ayr and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network9h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network8h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network9h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network8h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network9h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network8h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network9h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network8h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network10h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network7h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network11h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network7h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Ayr to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 259.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 20m.

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