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Cardiff to Ayrshire buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Ayrshire takes 18h 15m and the fastest bus takes 14h 32m. 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.

18h 15m
Duration
465 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cardiff to Ayrshire bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Ayrshire. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Ayrshire at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 18h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland22h 57m • 4 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland14h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland20h 47m • 4 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland14h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland19h 57m • 4 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland15h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland22h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland19h 57m • 4 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland14h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland20h 47m • 4 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland14h 32m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Ayrshire.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 464.8 mi
  • Duration: 18h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Temple House via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 13h 34m.

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