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How to get from Ardrossan to Alford by bus?

By bus

To get from Ardrossan to Alford in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X36 bus from Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 218 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Kingsford Road, Alford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 49 min.

409min
Bus - X36X36
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 218218
Walk to Alford
Leaves from Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ardrossan
  • 2
    Bus - X36X36
    Wait for bus
    X36
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903724
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    202 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070061
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Alford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Road, Alford
    ID 630032042
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alford
    Walk to
    Alford
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ardrossan to Alford in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X36 bus from Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan station to Bath Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 218 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Kingsford Road, Alford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 49 min.

409min
Bus - X36X36
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 218218
Walk to Alford
Leaves from Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ardrossan
  • 2
    Bus - X36X36
    Wait for bus
    X36
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070061
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Alford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Road, Alford
    ID 630032042
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alford
    Walk to
    Alford
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ardrossan to Alford
The distance between Ardrossan, Scotland and Alford, Scotland is approximately 197.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 409 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ardrossan to Alford by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Ardrossan

Ardrossan is located at Ardrossan, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan.

Train stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Ardrossan Town
  • Ardrossan Harbour
  • Ardrossan South Beach

Bus stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
  • Chapelhill Mount, Ardrossan
  • Dalry Road, Ardrossan

Ferry stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan
Public transport stations close to Alford, Scotland

Alford is located at Alford, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bank Brae, Alford.

Bus stations close to Alford:

  • Bank Brae, Alford
  • Kingsford Road, Alford
  • David Mclean Drive, Alford

By bus and train

To get from Ardrossan to Alford in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X36 bus from Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan station to Bath Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 218 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Kingsford Road, Alford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 49 min.

409min
Bus - X36X36
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 218218
Walk to Alford
Leaves from Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ardrossan
  • 2
    Bus - X36X36
    Wait for bus
    X36
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070061
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Alford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Road, Alford
    ID 630032042
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alford
    Walk to
    Alford
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Alford?

    The fastest way takes 409 minutes, using Bus line X36, Bus line M9, Bus line 218.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ardrossan to Alford?

    The alternative route takes 409 minutes, using Bus line X36, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 218.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Alford in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ardrossan to Alford in Scotland?

    The X36 bus line goes from Glasgow station near Ardrossan to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Alford in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Ardrossan to Alford in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Ardrossan and Alford in Scotland by bus is about 6 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ardrossan to get to Alford in Scotland?

    Get on the X36 bus from the Glasgow stop near Ardrossan in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ardrossan and Alford in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop, which is closest to Alford in Scotland.

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