The average bus between Cardiff and Ayrshire takes 20h 46m and the fastest bus takes 16h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Ayrshire. 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Ayrshire. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Ayrshire at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Newhall Street and take an average of 20h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Ayrshire? 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 Cardiff to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Ayrshire station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.
Cardiff to Ayrshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Ayrshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Ayrshire is 455.4 km. The road distance is 751 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Temple House via Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 12h 14m.