Galashiels to Ayr Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Galashiels and Ayr takes 4h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 6m. There is a bus service every few hours from Galashiels 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.

4h 52m
Duration: 124 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77

£26–42

Galashiels to Ayr bus times

Buses run hourly between Galashiels and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Ayr at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:21 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 2:25 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 3:25 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels 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.