The average bus between Ayr and Forfar takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 3m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ayr to Forfar. 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 Forfar. 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 Forfar at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Forfar? 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 Forfar. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Forfar station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Ayr to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Ayr and Forfar is 170.3 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Railway Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 4h 5m.