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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Ayr is to bus via Dundee Seagate Bus Station which costs £18 - £28 and takes 3h 59m.

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 21m 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 Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Forfar to Ayr?

The distance between Forfar and Ayr is 130 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 52m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 Coaches Ltd, depart from Mill O Mains station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Ayr?

The best way to get from Forfar to Ayr is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £70 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Forfar to Ayr bus arrive?

Forfar to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, 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 21m to drive from Forfar to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 492+ 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 Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
3h 52m
£22–32
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 11m
£16–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
4h 18m
£21–67
Drive 123.4 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Ayr123.4 mi
2h 21m
£31–45
Bus via Dundee Seagate Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
3h 59m
£18–27

Forfar to Ayr by bus

408Weekly Buses

3h 52mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.1 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Ayr Bus Station via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Ayr via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 11m.

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