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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Carlisle takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Ayr to Carlisle bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Ayr and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 15m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 15m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 35m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express11h 5m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandNational Express3h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 130.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 57m.

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