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Carlisle to Ayr buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and Ayr takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 32m. There is at least one bus per day from Carlisle to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 40m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Carlisle to Ayr bus times

Buses run once daily between Carlisle and Ayr. The service departs Carlisle at 6:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Ayr at 09:33:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland3h 32m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland4h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland3h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Ayr? 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.

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  • Distance: 130.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 16m.

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