The average bus between Ayr and Carnoustie takes 4h 26m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ayr to Carnoustie. 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 Ayr and Carnoustie. 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 Carnoustie at 7:52 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.


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4h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ayr to Carnoustie? 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 Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Queen Street station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Ayr to Carnoustie bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Carnoustie bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Queen Street station.
The distance between Ayr and Carnoustie is 166.2 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Queen Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Sugarhouse Wynd in around 3h 55m.