The average bus between Rutherglen and Ayr takes 1h 53m and the fastest bus takes 1h 32m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Rutherglen 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 every 30 minutes between Rutherglen and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 54m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Ayr station via West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Rutherglen to Ayr bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Kirkwood Street station.
Rutherglen to Ayr bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Book your Rutherglen to Ayr bus tickets online with First Greater Glasgow and Stagecoach West Scotland.
The distance between Rutherglen and Ayr is 48.5 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from Kirkwood Street to Ayr Bus Station via West Regent Lane in around 1h 52m.