The average bus between Bathgate and Ayr takes 4h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 19m. There is a bus service every few hours 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 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bathgate is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Ayr at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Terminal and take an average of 4h 3m. 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 Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
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.
Book your Bathgate to Ayr bus tickets online with Lothian Country Buses, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and Stagecoach West Scotland.
The distance between Bathgate and Ayr is 79 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a bus from St David's House to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Terminal and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 51m.