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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Arbroath takes 4h 26m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ayr to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 26m
Duration
133 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 72 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Sugarhouse Wynd to Bus Stationbus bus 72 / ...
4h 1m
£23–51

Ayr to Arbroath bus times

Buses run hourly between Ayr and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach East Scotland4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 133.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Arbroath, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Sugarhouse Wynd in around 4h 1m.

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