Dumfries to Ayr Buses

Dumfries to Ayr buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dumfries and Ayr takes 3h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 18m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dumfries 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 39m
Duration: 117 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Glasgow

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Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...

3h 31m

£34–45

Dumfries to Ayr bus times

Buses run hourly between Dumfries and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:12 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 2:25 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 4:25 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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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Dumfries to Ayr bus times

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:33 AM

7:30 AM → 11:03 AM

8:45 AM → 12:03 PM

9:45 AM → 1:13 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:33 AM

7:30 AM → 11:03 AM

8:45 AM → 12:03 PM

9:45 AM → 1:13 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:33 AM

7:30 AM → 11:03 AM

8:45 AM → 12:03 PM

9:45 AM → 1:13 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:32 AM

7:30 AM → 10:57 AM

8:45 AM → 12:12 PM

9:45 AM → 1:12 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:25 AM

8:45 AM → 12:25 PM

10:45 AM → 2:25 PM

12:45 PM → 4:25 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:33 AM

7:30 AM → 11:03 AM

8:45 AM → 12:03 PM

9:45 AM → 1:13 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:10 AM → 9:33 AM

7:30 AM → 11:03 AM

8:45 AM → 12:03 PM

9:45 AM → 1:13 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

Bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station

Bus from Castle Primary school to Ayr Bus Station

Bus from Stance 3 to Castle Primary school

Bus trips from Dumfries

Bus trips to Ayr

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