Stagecoach and Ayr Racecourse join forces to put racegoers first for the 2026 Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup

• Stagecoach returns as official transport partner for Scotland's biggest flat racing festival

   

• Dedicated coach services and shuttle buses make travelling to the event easier, while an open-top bus with live music adds to the race day atmosphere

   

• Transport & Entry packages available now, with existing Saturday ticket holders able to upgrade their booking to include travel

Racegoers heading to this year's Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup can look forward to a winning journey after Stagecoach was confirmed as the official transport partner for Scotland's biggest flat racing festival.

Working in partnership with Ayr Racecourse, Stagecoach will operate dedicated return coach services from Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Irvine, Kilmarnock, Glasgow, Paisley, Hamilton, East Kilbride, Falkirk, Cumbernauld and Stirling on Saturday 19 September, making it easier than ever for thousands of racing fans to travel to one of Ayrshire's flagship sporting events. A dedicated return service from Glasgow will also operate on Friday 18 September for racegoers attending Ladies Day.

A regular shuttle bus service will also operate between Ayr Railway Station and Ayr Racecourse throughout Saturday 19 September, helping visitors arriving by rail complete the final leg of their journey with ease.*

Adding to the festival atmosphere, Stagecoach's popular open-top bus will return to the racecourse on both Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September, with live music on the top deck helping to entertain visitors across the weekend.

Transport can be booked when purchasing race tickets through Ayr Racecourse, with Transport & Entry packages available for Club, Grandstand Premier and Grandstand admission from just £48, including return coach travel. Customers who have already purchased Saturday tickets can also upgrade their booking to include transport.

Customers travelling on scheduled Stagecoach bus services are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance using the Stagecoach Bus App and buy tickets before boarding for the quickest and easiest start to their day.

Fiona Doherty, Managing Director of Stagecoach South Scotland, said:

"The Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup is an integral part of Ayr's identity and, as the town's major bus operator, we're proud to work in partnership with Ayr Racecourse to help local people and visitors enjoy one of Scotland's premier sporting events.

"Our longstanding partnership is focused on delivering the best possible experience for racegoers, making travel simple, reliable and convenient from the moment they set off until they arrive home.

"Whether customers are travelling on one of our dedicated coach services, using the shuttle bus or enjoying the atmosphere around the racecourse, we're looking forward to welcoming them on board and helping them make the most of a fantastic weekend."

Lindsey Smith, Sales & Marketing Manager at Ayr Racecourse, said:

"Following the success of our Transport & Entry Tickets during this year's Coral Scottish Grand National Festival, we're delighted to welcome Stagecoach back as our official transport partner for the 2026 Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup.

"Stagecoach is a valued partner and we're pleased to continue working together to make travelling to and from the racecourse as straightforward as possible, helping even more people enjoy Scotland's biggest flat racing festival."

Transport & Entry packages are available to book now through Ayr Racecourse, with existing Saturday ticket holders also able to upgrade their booking to include return coach travel.

*Details of the Ayr Railway Station shuttle service will be confirmed ahead of the event.