The average bus between Ayr and Saint Andrews takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ayr to Saint Andrews. 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 Saint Andrews. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Saint Andrews at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ayr to Saint Andrews? 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 Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Overgate station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Ayr to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Ayr and Saint Andrews is 150.2 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 4h 3m.