The average bus between Ayr and Chester-le-Street takes 7h 38m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Chester-le-Street. 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 4 times a day between Ayr and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ayr to Chester-le-Street? 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 Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at John Dobson Street station via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Ayr to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Ayr and Chester-le-Street is 205.6 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Front Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 7h 1m.