Bus from Auchinleck to Ayr
4 direct routes · 35–59 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 22:53 (weekdays); night service 42A runs at 22:25.
Next buses to Ayr as of 11:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Auchinleck, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~48 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 11 | 05:58 | 20:25 | Well Road (opp) | Killoch Place (at) | Ochiltree, Coalhall, Drongan, Coalhall & Coylton |
| 43 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~59 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:18 | 22:53 | Well Road (opp) | Killoch Place (at) | Catrine, Mauchline, Failford, Tarbolton & Mossblown |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · X42, 42A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X42 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~35 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:39 | 07:39 | Well Road (opp) | Killoch Place (at) | Ochiltree, Coalhall & Coylton |
| 42A | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~46 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 22:25 | 22:25 | Well Road (opp) | Killoch Place (at) | Ochiltree, Coalhall, Drongan, Coalhall & Coylton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Auchinleck on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 42 bus, 43 bus or 42A bus timetable.
Fares from Auchinleck to Ayr
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Auchinleck to Ayr?
4 routes run directly from Auchinleck to Ayr: the 42 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 43 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X42 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 42A (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 42, 15 times each weekday — board at Well Road (opp) and get off at Killoch Place (at), about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Auchinleck to Ayr?
Between 35 minutes on the X42 and 59 on the 43, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ochiltree, Coalhall, Drongan, Coalhall and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Auchinleck to Ayr?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 22:53 — and night service 42A runs at 22:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Auchinleck to Ayr?
Adult singles from Auchinleck to Ayr: £6.50 on the 42, 43, X42 and 42A (Stagecoach West Scotland). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.