The average bus between Edinburgh and South Ayrshire takes 3h 59m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to South 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 hourly between Edinburgh and South Ayrshire. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:21 PM which arrives into South Ayrshire at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to South 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 Edinburgh to South Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at South Ayrshire station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Edinburgh to South Ayrshire bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to South Ayrshire bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Moorston Farm station.
The distance between Edinburgh and South Ayrshire is 120.9 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Moorston Farm via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 40m.