Bus from Glasgow to Ayr
5 direct routes · 52–133 min · first bus 07:19, last bus 00:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ayr as of 10:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X77 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~52 min | 33 | Sat 28 · Sun 15 | 07:19 | 18:23 | West Regent Lane (before) | McCalls Avenue (Near) | Hansel Village, Monkton & Prestwick |
| 4 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~133 min | 23 | Sat 23 · Sun 9 | 07:20 | 19:20 | St Vincent Street (before) | Cathcart Street (Opp) | Merrylee, Giffnock, Newton Mearns, Fenwick, Kilmarnock, Bogend & 4 more |
| X77K | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~66 min | 8 | Sat 10 · Sun 8 | 18:45 | 00:10 | West Regent Lane (before) | McCalls Avenue (Near) | Fenwick, Kilmarnock, Hansel Village, Monkton & Prestwick |
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~55 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:05 | 18:05 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 2) | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 2) | — |
| 923 | Scottish Citylink | ~55 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:20 | 16:20 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 12) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 X77 bus, 4 bus or 923 bus timetable.
Fares from Glasgow to Ayr
- £10.10 adult single, £16.80 return on the X77 and X77K (Stagecoach West Scotland)
- £11.70 adult single, £16.80 return on the 4 (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 Glasgow to Ayr?
5 routes run directly from Glasgow to Ayr: the X77 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 4 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X77K (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 923 (Ulsterbus), the 923 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the X77, 33 times each weekday — board at West Regent Lane (before) and get off at McCalls Avenue (Near), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Ayr?
Between 52 minutes on the X77 and 133 on the 4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hansel Village, Monkton, Prestwick on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Ayr?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:19 and the last around 00:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Ayr?
Adult singles from Glasgow to Ayr: £10.10 on the X77 and X77K (Stagecoach West Scotland); £11.70 on the 4 (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.