The average bus between Kirkcudbright and Ayr takes 10h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kirkcudbright 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 Kirkcudbright and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcudbright is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Mill on the Fleet and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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40h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kirkcudbright 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 Kirkcudbright to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Kirkcudbright station and arriving at Ayr station via Girvan Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
Kirkcudbright to Ayr bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Stance 1 station.
Kirkcudbright to Ayr bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Kirkcudbright and Ayr is 78.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Ayr Bus Station via Mill on the Fleet, Stance 1, and Rail Station in around 5h 38m.