How to get from Ayr to Ardrossan by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Ayr to Ardrossan in Ardrossan: take the 585 bus from Bus Station , Ayr station to Hill Street, Ardrossan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 585585
Walk to Ardrossan
Leaves from Bus Station , Ayr
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190691
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 585585
    Wait for bus
    585
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill Street, Ardrossan
    ID 6170416
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to Ardrossan
    Walk to
    Ardrossan
    Princes Street
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ayr to Ardrossan in Ardrossan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 58 bus from Bus Station , Ayr station to Smith Street, Ayr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Kilwinning station to Ardrossan Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Bus - 5858
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Ardrossan
Leaves from Bus Station , Ayr
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ayr
  • 2
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Girvan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Street, Ayr
    ID 6190272
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ayr
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilwinning
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardrossan Town
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ardrossan
    Walk to
    Ardrossan
    Princes Street
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ayr to Ardrossan
The distance between Ayr, Ardrossan and Ardrossan, Ardrossan is approximately 20.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayr to Ardrossan by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ardrossan – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Ayr

Ayr is located at Ayr, Ardrossan and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station , Ayr.

Train stations close to Ayr:

  • Newton-On-Ayr

Bus stations close to Ayr:

  • Bus Station , Ayr
  • Wellington Square, Ayr
  • Carrick Street, Ayr
Public transport stations close to Ardrossan, Ardrossan

Ardrossan is located at Princes Street, Ardrossan and the nearest public transport station is Dock Road, Ardrossan.

Train stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Ardrossan South Beach
  • Saltcoats
  • Ardrossan Town

Bus stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Dock Road, Ardrossan
  • Hill Street, Ardrossan
  • Winton Street, Ardrossan

Ferry stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Ayr to Ardrossan in Ardrossan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 58 bus from Bus Station , Ayr station to Smith Street, Ayr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Kilwinning station to Ardrossan Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Bus - 5858
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Ardrossan
Leaves from Bus Station , Ayr
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ayr
  • 2
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Girvan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Street, Ayr
    ID 6190272
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ayr
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilwinning
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardrossan Town
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ardrossan
    Walk to
    Ardrossan
    Princes Street
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Ardrossan?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 585.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 58, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Ardrossan?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Ayr in Scotland to Ardrossan in Ardrossan in 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ayr to Ardrossan?

    The 585 bus line goes from Bus Station , Ayr station near Ayr in Scotland to Largs station near Ardrossan in Ardrossan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ayr to Ardrossan by bus?

    The total travel time between Ayr in Scotland and Ardrossan in Ardrossan by bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ayr to get to Ardrossan?

    Get on the 585 bus from the Bus Station , Ayr stop near Ayr in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ayr and Ardrossan?

    Get off the bus at the Largs stop, which is closest to Ardrossan in Ardrossan.

  • When is the last bus from Ayr to Ardrossan?

    The last bus from Ayr in Scotland to Ardrossan in Ardrossan is the Main Street, Largs - Bus Station, Ayr line. It leaves the Bus Station , Ayr stop at 07:50.

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