The average bus between Ayr and Forth takes 3h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Forth. 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 4 hours between Ayr and Forth. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Forth at 7:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Forth? 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 Forth. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Forth station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Ayr to Forth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Forth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Woodstock Street station.
The distance between Ayr and Forth is 68.3 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Kirk Green via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street in around 3h 31m.