The average bus between Ayr and Lanark takes 2h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Lanark. 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 3 hours between Ayr and Lanark. 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 Lanark at 7:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Lanark station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Ayr to Lanark bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Lanark bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Hunters Close station.
The distance between Ayr and Lanark is 58.7 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 8m.