Bus from Irvine to Ayr
2 direct routes · 34–66 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 21:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ayr as of 10:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Irvine, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 585 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~34 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 6 | 05:35 | 18:59 | Quarry Road (After) | Cathcart Street (Opp) | Prestwick |
| 14 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~66 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 11 | 06:26 | 21:47 | Marress Road (before) | Cathcart Street (Opp) | Barassie, Troon, Monkton & Prestwick |
Times are for the first boarding point in Irvine 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 585 bus or 14 bus timetable.
Fares from Irvine 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 Irvine to Ayr?
2 routes run directly from Irvine to Ayr: the 585 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 14 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 585, 26 times each weekday — board at Quarry Road (After) and get off at Cathcart Street (Opp), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Irvine to Ayr?
Between 34 minutes on the 585 and 66 on the 14, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Prestwick on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Irvine to Ayr?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 21:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Irvine to Ayr?
Adult singles from Irvine to Ayr: £6.50 on the 585 and 14 (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.