The average bus between Ayr and Forfar takes 4h 57m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ayr to Forfar. 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 Ayr and Forfar. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Forfar at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Forfar? 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 Ayr to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Forfar station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Ayr to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Forfar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Ayr and Forfar is 170.3 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Forfar via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 4h 15m.