The average bus between Forres and Ayr takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forres 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 every 3 hours between Forres and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Forres is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 31m • 2 changes


7h • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 49m • 2 changes


6h 31m • 2 changes


7h • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 49m • 2 changes


6h 31m • 2 changes


7h • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 49m • 2 changes


6h 31m • 2 changes


7h • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 49m • 2 changes


6h 31m • 2 changes


6h 30m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 49m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Forres 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 Forres to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Forres station and arriving at Ayr station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Forres to Ayr bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forres station.
Forres to Ayr bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Forres and Ayr is 246.8 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a bus from Forres to Ayr Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 5m.