Galashiels to Ayr Buses

Galashiels to Ayr buses

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The average bus between Galashiels and Ayr takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. 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 37m
Duration: 115 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77

4h 16m

£20–38

Galashiels to Ayr bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Galashiels and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:21 PM → 11:20 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:46 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 3:25 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
12:46 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
2:46 PM → 7:30 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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