The average bus between South Shields and Ayr takes 8h 18m and the fastest bus takes 6h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from South 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.
Buses run twice daily between South Shields and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 1:28 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Ayr. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Ayr station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
South Shields to Ayr bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Ayr bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between South Shields and Ayr is 209.5 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Ayr Bus Station via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 18m.