East Ayrshire boasts some of the most beautiful hills, rich historic landmarks and breath-taking places to visit.
There's so much to offer, whether you're visiting for a day, weekend or longer!

Leave the car at home and let our drivers show you the sights, sit back and soak up the history and views of East Ayrshire.

Get free bus travel to and around East Ayrshire with your under 22s bus pass. 

If you’re Ayrshire born and bread or just visiting with friends or family, you don’t have to pay for bus travel with your free under 22s bus pass! If you don’t have your free travel card yet, we’ve put together a handy guide... 

Find out how to apply here!

Over 60? It doesn’t cost a penny to travel by bus!

The bus things in life are free! Travel across Ayrshire to visit family or friends and catch up on the latest gossip with your free bus pass! Find out where you can travel with our journey planner. 

Apply for your over 60s free bus pass today!

Top attractions to visit by bus in East Ayrshire

Dean Castle Country Park

A FREE day out with all the family – this country park is filled with great things to do including Adventure Play Space, play parks and the Urban Farm where you can meet some of the beautiful animals. Soak up some Scottish history around the newly refurbished Dean Castle and enjoy a cuppa in the Treehouse Café. Hop aboard either service 4 or X76 to Grougar Drive.

Dumfries House

A brilliant day out for the whole family, explore the grounds for FREE with some amazing sights to see. Adventure playgrounds, cafés and woodland walks or visit Dumfries House and enjoy the guided tours through the house. It's service 42 to The Avenue, followed by a lovely walk through the back entrance to Dumfries House.

The Dick Institute

The Dick Institute holds a range of exhibitions and also plays host to some world-class touring exhibitions. A great day out and a lovely tearoom for when you need a rest – one not to be missed! Hop aboard our all-electric service 1 to Loanhead Street.

Craufurdland Castle

This wonderful piece of history has something for everyone from treetop trails, outdoor activities, adventure runs and a lovely restaurant. Get there on our service 4 or X76 to Southcraig Holdings with a short walk to the Castle.

Walking by bus

Looking to explore East Ayrshire a little bit more? There's some amazing hills just a short bus ride away:

Loudoun Hill

This 1.5 mile walk has some of the most amazing viewpoints along with the Spirit of Scotland sculpture. Jump on the service 1 to Priestland followed by a 45min walk.

Cairn Table

A great walk with amazing views of the Isle of Arran and Ben Lomond from the summit. Accessible via the service 42 to Furnace Road followed by a short walk to the start of the trail.

Buy your DayRider ticket online today!

Buy your Flexi tickets online today!

Buy your MegaRider ticket online today!

Group up and travel for less with a Group ticket

Going out with family or friends? We offer Group tickets that let up to five people travel all day on the bus for up to 50% normal adult fare prices! Up to five people can travel in Ayrshire all day, perfect for dinner plans, heading to the big match, or taking the family on a day out.

Buy your Group ticket online today!

Are you a student in West Scotland?

Are you a student in West Scotland? You can get up to 25% off normal adult ticket fares with your valid Student ID card.

If you travel across Ayrshire every day to study, start saving now with student discounts!

Grab your tickets on the Stagecoach Bus App, show your student ID to the driver, and save your money for the next big night on the town!

Buy your student tickets here!

The simplest way to plan, track and buy  

Before you enjoy Ayrshire, download the Stagecoach Bus App.  

Our handy app has all you need in one place – bus tracking on our live map, journey planning, live bus information and mobile bus tickets.  

Ticket gifting is now available on our app, allowing you to buy a ticket for someone else and transfer it to another phone.  

Download the app today!