Ayr to Forres Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Forres takes 7h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Forres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 25m
Duration: 232 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Inverness

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Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus

6h 45m

£43–84

Ayr to Forres bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ayr and Forres. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Forres at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

9:40 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:51 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
3:40 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 12:51 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:56 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 5:07 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:34 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 5:22 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:34 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 5:22 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 5:52 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:25 AM → 2:56 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:51 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:25 AM → 2:56 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:51 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:25 AM → 2:56 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:51 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Forres? 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.

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Trip Overview

Bus via Inverness

Ayr to Forres bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

9:40 AM → 4:06 PM

11:50 AM → 6:07 PM

1:30 PM → 7:51 PM

3:40 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 12:51 PM

8:40 AM → 2:56 PM

9:40 AM → 4:06 PM

10:30 AM → 5:07 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:59 PM

8:40 AM → 2:34 PM

9:30 AM → 3:50 PM

10:30 AM → 5:22 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:34 PM

9:20 AM → 3:50 PM

10:30 AM → 5:22 PM

11:30 AM → 5:52 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:25 AM → 2:56 PM

9:40 AM → 4:06 PM

11:50 AM → 6:07 PM

1:30 PM → 7:51 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:25 AM → 2:56 PM

9:40 AM → 4:06 PM

11:50 AM → 6:07 PM

1:30 PM → 7:51 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:25 AM → 2:56 PM

9:40 AM → 4:06 PM

11:50 AM → 6:07 PM

1:30 PM → 7:51 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Forres, Scotland?

Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station

Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station

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