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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Edinburgh Waverley Station takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Ayr to Edinburgh Waverley Station. 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 51m
Duration
83 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Ayr to Edinburgh Waverley Station bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Ayr and Edinburgh Waverley Station. 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 Waverley Station at 4:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 48m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 51m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 45m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 7m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 58m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 54m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 2m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 42m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 42m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 42m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 35m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 58m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 3m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 35m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 58m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 3m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 35m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 58m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 3m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Edinburgh Waverley Station? 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 Edinburgh Waverley Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 83 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 2h 44m.

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