The average bus between Arbroath and Ayr takes 4h 26m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. 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 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Arbroath station and arriving at Ayr station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Arbroath to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Arbroath to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Arbroath and Ayr is 176.5 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 40m.