What is the cheapest way to get from Forfar to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Ayr is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Forfar to Ayr?

The distance between Forfar and Ayr is 131 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.

How do I travel from Forfar to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Forfar to Ayr without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Forfar to Ayr?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Forfar to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Ayr bus from?

Forfar to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Ayr?

The best way to get from Forfar to Ayr is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Forfar to Ayr bus arrive?

Forfar to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Ayr is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Forfar to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 420+ hotels available in Ayr.

Forfar to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Ayr by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 59m
Drive 123.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forfar to Ayrcar 123.4 mi
2h 22m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 5m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 21m
Bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 41m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 129.8 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Ayr via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 5m.

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