🚌 Bus from Ayr to Prestwick
5 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~15 min | 30 | 06:15 | 21:45 | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 8) |
| 585 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~14 min | 26 | 06:20 | 19:50 | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 12) |
| 14 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~33 min | 12 | 09:00 | 20:15 | Ayr Hospital (at) |
| X77K | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~10 min | 9 | 17:40 | 23:40 | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 9) |
| X77 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~41 min | 3 | 06:12 | 07:42 | Wellington Square (opp) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ayr to Prestwick?
5 routes run directly from Ayr to Prestwick: the 4 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 585 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 14 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X77K (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X77 (Stagecoach West Scotland).
How long does the bus take from Ayr to Prestwick?
Around 15 minutes on the 4, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ayr to Prestwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 4) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ayr to Prestwick?
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.