The average bus between Ilkeston and Ayr takes 17h 56m and the fastest bus takes 13h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkeston 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.
Buses run twice daily between Ilkeston and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ilkeston is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 17h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilkeston 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Ilkeston station and arriving at Ayr station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 56m.
Ilkeston to Ayr bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Ilkeston to Ayr bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Ilkeston and Ayr is 351.4 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Derby Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 37m.