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The cheapest and fastest buses from Ayr to Glasgow
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€8
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€8
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 5 m
Buses on Sep 19
2
Distance
51 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ayr to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ayr to Glasgow will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Fast buses
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 2 buses from Ayr to Glasgow, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:40 PM1h05Ayr11:45 PMGlasgow€81One-way0 transfers- 11:40 PM1h05Ayr12:45 AMGlasgow€81One-way0 transfers
- 10:40 PM1h05Ayr11:45 PMGlasgow€81One-way0 transfers
- 11:40 PM1h05Ayr12:45 AMGlasgow€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ayr to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ayr to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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The cheapest way to travel from Ayr to Glasgow is a train with an average price of €14.
The fastest way to travel from Ayr to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 52m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ayr and Glasgow including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ayr to Glasgow among Omio's users.
Ayr to Glasgow Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:57AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:19AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:22AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:38AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:53AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:08AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:54AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:37AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:07AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:47AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:07PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:47PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:07PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:24PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:54PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:24PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:54PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:24PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:54PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:24PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:34PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach West Scotland | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ayr to Glasgow
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Take a bus from Ayr to Glasgow and enjoy the approximately 31 miles (51 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:50, the last at 22:00.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €4
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
First bus 5:50 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €4
Complete guide to Glasgow
Things to do in Glasgow
Discover the best of Glasgow — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Glasgow trip today.
- Must visit
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Leading European civic art museum with superb collections, grand galleries, and regular exhibitions in the heart of George Square.
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The Burrell Collection
Elegant mansion with French paintings, decorative arts, and period rooms, set within Pollok Country Park near Highland cattle.
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Kelvingrove Park
Lively green space beside the university, popular for museums, picnics, and riverside walks through one of Glasgow's prettiest parks.
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George Square
Historic civic square framed by monuments and grand buildings, ideal for orientation, events, and classic views of central Glasgow.
- Must visit
Buchanan Street
Bustling shopping street mixing Victorian facades with modern retail, useful for people-watching and understanding the city's commercial core.
Haggis
A savory pudding of oats, onions, suet, and spices, traditionally served with mince or fried breakfast. It is one of Scotland’s most iconic regional specialties.
Mince And Tatties
Minced beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A staple in Glasgow homes and pubs, especially comforting in cold weather.
- Gluten-free
Cullen Skink
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, often enriched with milk or cream. It is a classic west coast Scottish dish with deep local roots.
Cail Bruich
Elegant fine dining by chef Cail Bruich, known for modern Scottish tasting menus and polished service in a calm, refined setting.
Gamba
A long-established Glasgow institution serving fresh Scottish seafood and shellfish in a lively, classic city brasserie atmosphere.
The Pot Still
Traditional pub dining with a strong whisky focus, offering haggis, fish, and Scottish comfort food in a historic central Glasgow setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while transit and attractions are fairly priced for most tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
FAQs: Bus from Ayr to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ayr to Glasgow by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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