The average bus between Arbroath and Ayr takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Arbroath to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Arbroath and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundee Slessor Gardens and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Arbroath to Ayr? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Dundee Slessor Gardens station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Arbroath to Ayr bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee Slessor Gardens station.
Arbroath to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Arbroath and Ayr is 176.5 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Ayr Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 23m.