The average bus between Bathgate and Ayr takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. There is an hourly bus service from Bathgate to Ayr. 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 Bathgate and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bathgate is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Ayr at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket Station and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bathgate to Ayr? 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 Bathgate to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Bathgate station and arriving at Ayr station via Haymarket Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Bathgate to Ayr bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.
Bathgate to Ayr bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Bathgate and Ayr is 79 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from St David's House to Ayr Bus Station via Haymarket Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 27m.