Ayr to Edinburgh Buses

Ayr to Edinburgh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Edinburgh takes 2h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Ayr to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 40m
Duration: 82 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090

2h 29m

£19–32

Ayr to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Ayr and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:00 PM → 5:46 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 6:10 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 6:47 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 7:07 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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