The average bus between Montrose and Ayr takes 5h and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. 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.
Buses run hourly between Montrose and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montrose is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundee Slessor Gardens and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 54m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Montrose to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Montrose High Street station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Montrose to Ayr bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Montrose High Street station.
Montrose to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Montrose and Ayr is 193.2 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a bus from Montrose High Street to Ayr Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 32m.