The average bus between Ayr and Margate takes 15h 45m and the fastest bus takes 14h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Margate. 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 Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Margate at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 15h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Margate? 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 Margate. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Margate station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
Ayr to Margate bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Margate bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Ayr and Margate is 603.8 km. The road distance is 847 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Marine Terrace via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 14h 56m.