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Trip Overview

The average bus between Elgin and Ayr takes 6h 56m and the fastest bus takes 6h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.

6h 56m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus via Inverness

best
  1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
6h 26m
£43–85

Elgin to Ayr bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Elgin and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EmberFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland7h 27m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 46m • 2 changes

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    EmberFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland7h 16m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 52m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 46m • 2 changes

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    EmberFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland7h 16m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 52m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 46m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 46m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 52m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 25m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 25m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 25m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland6h 53m • 2 changes

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    EmberFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland6h 38m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 28m • 2 changes

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    EmberScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland7h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin 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.

Map of how to get from Elgin to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 243.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Ayr Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 26m.

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