Melrose Abbey to Ayr Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Melrose Abbey and Ayr takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Melrose Abbey 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.

5h 2m
Duration: 125 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Abbey Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 51
Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77

£26–42

Melrose Abbey to Ayr bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Melrose Abbey and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melrose Abbey is at 4:39 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Car Park and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:39 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
12:09 PM → 5:08 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
1:39 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
3:09 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:09 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 2:12 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:26 AM → 2:25 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 5:25 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
3:26 PM → 8:28 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melrose Abbey 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.