The average bus between Forfar and Ayr takes 4h 41m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Forfar 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 Forfar and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forfar 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 Forfar to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Ayr station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Forfar to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Overgate station.
Forfar to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Forfar and Ayr is 170.3 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a bus from Council Offices to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 1m.