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Trip Overview

The average bus between North Shields and Ayr takes 8h 56m and the fastest bus takes 6h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from North Shields 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.

8h 56m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

North Shields to Ayr bus times

Buses run twice daily between North Shields and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 1:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from North Shields is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at St James and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland6h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland11h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland6h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland10h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland6h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland11h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland11h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland6h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland11h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland6h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland11h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland6h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North Shields 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: 194 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between North Shields, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a subway from North Shields to Ayr Bus Station via St James, Newcastle Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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