Ayr to Elgin Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Elgin takes 7h 41m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 41m
Duration: 243 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Inverness

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Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus

£44–85

Ayr to Elgin bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ayr and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Elgin at 1:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:30 PM → 8:06 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
3:40 PM → 9:41 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
5:40 PM → 3:03 AM
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9h 23m • 2 changes
10:40 PM → 1:08 PM
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14h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:25 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 6:22 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 8:06 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:25 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 6:22 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 8:06 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:20 AM → 1:08 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 4:07 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 4:07 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:25 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 6:22 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 8:06 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Elgin? 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.

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Trip Overview

Bus via Inverness

Ayr to Elgin bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:30 PM → 8:06 PM

3:40 PM → 9:41 PM

5:40 PM → 3:03 AMArrives next day

10:40 PM → 1:08 PMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:25 AM → 3:13 PM

9:40 AM → 4:23 PM

11:50 AM → 6:22 PM

1:30 PM → 8:06 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:25 AM → 3:13 PM

9:40 AM → 4:23 PM

11:50 AM → 6:22 PM

1:30 PM → 8:06 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:20 AM → 1:08 PM

8:40 AM → 3:13 PM

9:40 AM → 4:23 PM

10:30 AM → 5:24 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:16 PM

8:40 AM → 2:51 PM

9:30 AM → 4:07 PM

10:30 AM → 5:37 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:51 PM

9:20 AM → 4:07 PM

10:30 AM → 5:37 PM

11:30 AM → 6:07 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:25 AM → 3:13 PM

9:40 AM → 4:23 PM

11:50 AM → 6:22 PM

1:30 PM → 8:06 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?

Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station

Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station

Bus trips from Ayr

Bus trips to Elgin

Alternative transport options

5:40 PM → 3:03 AM
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10:40 PM → 1:08 PM
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