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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cairnryan to Ayr
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cairnryan to Ayr is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cairnryan to Ayr will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
To travel from Cairnryan to Ayr you need to make at least one change.
7:473h01Cairnryan10:48Ayr£111One-way1 change- 9:562h52Cairnryan12:48Ayr£111One-way1 change
- 11:562h52Cairnryan14:48Ayr£111One-way1 change
- 13:562h52Cairnryan16:48Ayr£111One-way1 change
- 16:002h51Cairnryan18:51Ayr£111One-way1 change
- 16:002h51Cairnryan18:51Ayr£111One-way1 change
- 9:562h52Cairnryan12:48Ayr£111One-way1 change
- 11:562h52Cairnryan14:48Ayr£111One-way1 change
- 13:562h52Cairnryan16:48Ayr£111One-way1 change
- 7:473h01Cairnryan10:48Ayr£111One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cairnryan to Ayr
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cairnryan to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £27.
Distance: 60 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cairnryan to Ayr bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cairnryan to Ayr coaches for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 13:15 Cairnryan | 1h15 | 14:30 Ayr | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cairnryan to Ayr
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Buses from Cairnryan to Ayr run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 09:00, the last at 21:41. The fastest coach covers the 60 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 60 km |
Average bus duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 9:00 |
Last bus 21:41 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Stagecoach West Scotland from Cairnryan to AyrYou can travel by bus between Cairnryan to Ayr with Stagecoach West Scotland for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cairnryan to Ayr coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cairnryan to Ayr by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ayr, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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