The average bus between Ayr and Kirkcudbright takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Kirkcudbright. 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 every 4 hours between Ayr and Kirkcudbright. 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 Kirkcudbright at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ayr to Kirkcudbright? 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 Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Stance 2 station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Ayr to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Stance 2 station.
The distance between Ayr and Kirkcudbright is 78.9 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Park in around 6h 24m.