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Preston to Ayr buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Ayr takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

6h 39m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Preston to Ayr bus times

Buses run twice daily between Preston and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 38m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland5h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 38m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland5h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 38m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland5h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 38m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland5h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 38m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland6h 27m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 38m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland8h • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 38m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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: 220.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 16m.

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