Bus from Ayr to Prestwick (South Ayrshire)
7 direct routes · 6–44 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 22:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Prestwick (South Ayrshire) as of 08:23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~44 min | 41 | Sat 36 · Sun 9 | 06:07 | 21:27 | Kyle Street (Opp) | Saunterne Road (After) | — |
| 2 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~18 min | 40 | Sat 37 · Sun 9 | 06:18 | 21:09 | Carrick Street (before) | Station Road (before) | — |
| X77 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~10 min | 34 | Sat 29 · Sun 18 | 06:04 | 17:25 | Tig Road (Opp) | Station Road (before) | — |
| 4 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~10 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 13 | 06:20 | 21:50 | Tig Road (Opp) | Station Road (before) | — |
| 585 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~9 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 6 | 06:25 | 19:55 | Tig Road (Opp) | Station Road (before) | — |
| 14 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~8 min | 17 | Sat 15 · Sun 12 | 05:23 | 20:40 | Tig Road (Opp) | Station Road (before) | — |
| X77K | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~6 min | 7 | Sat 9 · Sun 5 | 17:46 | 22:44 | Tig Road (Opp) | Station Road (before) | — |
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 6 bus, 2 bus, X77 bus, 4 bus, 585 bus or 14 bus timetable.
Fares from Ayr to Prestwick
- £4.40 adult single, £7.90 return on the 6 (Stagecoach West Scotland)
- £3.60 adult single, £6.50 return on the 2 (Stagecoach West Scotland)
- £2.90 adult single, £5.20 return on the 585, 14 and X77K (Stagecoach West Scotland)
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 Prestwick?
7 routes run directly from Ayr to Prestwick: the 6 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 2 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X77 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 4 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 585 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 14 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X77K (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 6, 41 times each weekday — board at Kyle Street (Opp) and get off at Saunterne Road (After), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ayr to Prestwick?
Between 6 minutes on the X77K and 44 on the 6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ayr to Prestwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:23 and the last around 22:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ayr to Prestwick?
Adult singles from Ayr to Prestwick: £4.40 on the 6 (Stagecoach West Scotland); £3.60 on the 2 (Stagecoach West Scotland); £2.90 on the 585, 14 and X77K (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.