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Trip Overview

The average bus between Montrose and Ayr takes 4h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Montrose to Ayr. 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 58m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Co-op to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus X7
  2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
  3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
4h 10m
£25–53

Montrose to Ayr bus times

Buses run hourly between Montrose and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montrose is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Seagate Bus Station and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 16m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland4h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montrose to Ayr? 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.

Map of how to get from Montrose to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Co-op to Ayr Bus Station via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 10m.

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