The average bus between Ayr and The Kelpies takes 4h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ayr to The Kelpies. 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 hourly between Ayr and The Kelpies. 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 The Kelpies at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to The Kelpies? 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 The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at The Kelpies station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Ayr to The Kelpies bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to The Kelpies bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Dalgrain Road station.
The distance between Ayr and The Kelpies is 82.8 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to The Kelpies via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Larbert, Station Hotel, and Dalgrain Road in around 3h 14m.