The average bus between Cardiff and Ayrshire takes 18h 3m and the fastest bus takes 14h 37m. 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 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Ayrshire at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 18h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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14h 37m • 4 changesWant 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 Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
Cardiff to Ayrshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Ayrshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Ayrshire is 455.4 km. The road distance is 753 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Temple House via Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 12h 43m.