The average bus between Shotts and Ayr takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours from Shotts 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 Shotts and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shotts is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Stewarton Street and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shotts 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 Shotts to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Shotts station and arriving at Ayr station via Stewarton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Shotts to Ayr bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from King Street station.
Shotts to Ayr bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Shotts and Ayr is 65.3 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a bus from King Street to Ayr Bus Station via Stewarton Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 39m.