Bus from Prestwick (South Ayrshire) to Ayr
7 direct routes · 6–38 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 01:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ayr as of 04:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Prestwick, 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 | ~14 min | 41 | Sat 36 · Sun 9 | 06:43 | 22:09 | Saunterne Road (After) | Cathcart Street (Opp) | — |
| 2 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~38 min | 40 | Sat 37 · Sun 9 | 06:31 | 21:23 | Station Road (before) | Cathcart Street (Opp) | — |
| X77 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~7 min | 33 | Sat 28 · Sun 15 | 08:03 | 19:08 | Saunterne Road (After) | McCalls Avenue (Near) | — |
| 4 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~14 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 13 | 05:57 | 21:13 | Saunterne Road (After) | Cathcart Street (Opp) | — |
| 585 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~14 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 6 | 05:55 | 19:19 | Saunterne Road (After) | Cathcart Street (Opp) | — |
| 14 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~13 min | 17 | Sat 15 · Sun 12 | 06:44 | 22:40 | Saunterne Road (After) | Cathcart Street (Opp) | — |
| X77K | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~6 min | 8 | Sat 10 · Sun 8 | 19:45 | 01:10 | Saunterne Road (After) | McCalls Avenue (Near) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Prestwick 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 Prestwick to Ayr
- £3.60 adult single, £6.50 return on the 6 (Stagecoach West Scotland)
- £4.40 adult single, £7.90 return on the 2 (Stagecoach West Scotland)
- £2.90 adult single, £5.20 return on the 4, 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 Prestwick to Ayr?
7 routes run directly from Prestwick to Ayr: 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 Saunterne Road (After) and get off at Cathcart Street (Opp), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Prestwick to Ayr?
Between 6 minutes on the X77K and 38 on the 2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Prestwick to Ayr?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:55 and the last around 01:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Prestwick to Ayr?
Adult singles from Prestwick to Ayr: £3.60 on the 6 (Stagecoach West Scotland); £4.40 on the 2 (Stagecoach West Scotland); £2.90 on the 4, 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.