Bus from Ayr to Muirkirk
2 direct routes · 64–82 min · first bus 07:02, last bus 15:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Muirkirk as of 07:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ayr, 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 | ~82 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:47 | 15:47 | Racecourse Road (Near) | Burns Avenue (after) | Coylton, Coalhall, Drongan, Coalhall, Ochiltree, Auchinleck & 4 more |
| X42 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~64 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:02 | 07:02 | Racecourse Road (Near) | Burns Avenue (after) | Coylton, Coalhall, Ochiltree, Auchinleck, Cumnock, Lugar & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ayr 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 timetable.
Fares from Ayr to Muirkirk
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 Ayr to Muirkirk?
2 routes run directly from Ayr to Muirkirk: the 42 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X42 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 42, 9 times each weekday — board at Racecourse Road (Near) and get off at Burns Avenue (after), about 82 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ayr to Muirkirk?
Between 64 minutes on the X42 and 82 on the 42, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Coylton, Coalhall, Drongan, Coalhall and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ayr to Muirkirk?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:02 and the last around 15:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ayr to Muirkirk?
Adult singles from Ayr to Muirkirk: £8.60 on the 42 and X42 (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.