The average bus between Ayr and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 8h 8m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Manchester Airport (MAN). 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 3 times a day between Ayr and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Manchester Airport (MAN)? 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 Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Ayr to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Ayr and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 278.8 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manchester Airport via Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 54m.