The average bus between Saint Andrews and Ayr takes 4h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint Andrews is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Saint Andrews station and arriving at Ayr station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Saint Andrews to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Overgate station.
Saint Andrews to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Saint Andrews and Ayr is 150.2 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Railway Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 50m.