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Trip Overview

The average bus between Margate and Ayr takes 16h 30m and the fastest bus takes 13h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate 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.

16h 30m
Duration
533 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Margate to Ayr bus times

Buses run twice daily between Margate and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 16h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland16h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland16h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland16h 38m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland13h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland15h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland15h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland15h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland16h 35m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland13h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland16h 38m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland16h 50m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland13h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland16h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland16h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland16h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate 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.

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  • Distance: 532.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 30m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Ayr Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 17m.

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