The average bus between Ayr and Glenrothes takes 4h 5m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Glenrothes. 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 4 times a day between Ayr and Glenrothes. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Glenrothes at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 39m • 2 changes


3h 39m • 2 changes


3h 39m • 2 changes


3h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Glenrothes station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Ayr to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay.
The distance between Ayr and Glenrothes is 122.3 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 30m.