Bus from Muirkirk to Ayr
2 direct routes · about 83 min · first bus 05:26, last bus 17:14 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ayr as of 07:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Muirkirk, 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 | ~83 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 05:26 | 17:14 | Glasgow Road (opp) | Killoch Place (at) | Smallburn, Cronberry, Lugar, Cumnock, Auchinleck, Ochiltree & 4 more |
| X42 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~73 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 07:01 | Glasgow Road (opp) | Killoch Place (at) | Smallburn, Cronberry, Lugar, Cumnock, Lugar, Cumnock & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Muirkirk 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 Muirkirk 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 Muirkirk to Ayr?
2 routes run directly from Muirkirk to Ayr: the 42 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X42 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 42, 11 times each weekday — board at Glasgow Road (opp) and get off at Killoch Place (at), about 83 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Muirkirk to Ayr?
Around 83 minutes on the 42, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Smallburn, Cronberry, Lugar, Cumnock and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Muirkirk to Ayr?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:26 and the last around 17:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Muirkirk to Ayr?
Adult singles from Muirkirk to Ayr: £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.