The average bus between Ayr and Perth takes 4h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Perth. 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 4 times a day between Ayr and Perth. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Perth at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Perth. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Perth station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Ayr to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Ayr and Perth is 127.9 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h.