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How to get from Buchanan Bus Station to Ardrossan by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Buchanan Bus Station to Ardrossan in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Central Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 11 bus from Inches Road, Ardrossan station to Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Bus - 99
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1111
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station
    Killermont Street
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Paisley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609031
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardrossan Town
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Inches Road, Ardrossan
    ID 6170414
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Ardrossan
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
    Ride to bus station
    Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
    ID 6170435
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 11

To get from Buchanan Bus Station to Ardrossan in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Ardrossan Town station. Next, take the 11 bus from Inches Road, Ardrossan station to Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1111
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardrossan Town
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Inches Road, Ardrossan
    ID 6170414
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Ardrossan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
    Ride to bus station
    Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
    ID 6170435
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Buchanan Bus Station to Ardrossan

The distance between Buchanan Bus Station, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland is approximately 34.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buchanan Bus Station to Ardrossan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Buchanan Bus Station

Buchanan Bus Station is located at Killermont Street, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Buchanan Bus Station:

  • Glasgow Queen Street

Bus stations close to Buchanan Bus Station:

  • Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Ardrossan, Scotland

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

Train stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Ardrossan South Beach
  • Saltcoats
  • Ardrossan Town

Bus stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Chapelhill Mount, Ardrossan
  • Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
  • Clyde Terrace, Ardrossan

Ferry stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 11

To get from Buchanan Bus Station to Ardrossan in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Ardrossan Town station. Next, take the 11 bus from Inches Road, Ardrossan station to Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1111
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardrossan Town
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Inches Road, Ardrossan
    ID 6170414
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Ardrossan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
    Ride to bus station
    Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan
    ID 6170435
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buchanan Bus Station to Ardrossan?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Buchanan Bus Station to Ardrossan?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Buchanan Bus Station and Ardrossan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station to Ardrossan?

    The 9 bus line goes from Paisley station near Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow to Central Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Central Station, Glasgow station near Ardrossan in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Buchanan Bus Station to Ardrossan by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow and Ardrossan in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Buchanan Bus Station to get to Ardrossan?

    Get on the 9 bus from the Paisley stop near Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Buchanan Bus Station and Ardrossan?

    Get off the bus at the Central Station, Glasgow stop, which is closest to Ardrossan in Scotland.

  • When is the first train from Buchanan Bus Station to Ardrossan?

    The first train from Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow to Ardrossan in Scotland is ScotRail. It leaves the Glasgow Central station at 09:40.

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