The average bus between Ayr and Anstruther takes 5h 11m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Anstruther. 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 every 2 hours between Ayr and Anstruther. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Anstruther at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ayr to Anstruther? 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 Ayr to Anstruther. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Anstruther station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Ayr to Anstruther bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Anstruther bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
The distance between Ayr and Anstruther is 147.3 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Harbour via Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 18m.