The average bus between Lanark and Ayr takes 2h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lanark 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 Lanark and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Ayr at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Ayr station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Lanark to Ayr bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Wellgate station.
Lanark to Ayr bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Lanark and Ayr is 58.7 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a bus from Wellgate to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 14m.