The average bus between Ayr and Linlithgow takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 6m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ayr to Linlithgow. 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 Linlithgow. 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 Linlithgow at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Linlithgow? 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 Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Ayr to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Grahamston Station.
The distance between Ayr and Linlithgow is 86.4 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 3h 31m.