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

By bus and train

To get from Buchanan Street Bus Station to Ardrossan in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Saltcoats station. Next, take the 11 bus from Saltcoats Station, Saltcoats station to Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
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
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltcoats
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saltcoats Station, Saltcoats
    ID 6170373
    80 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
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 12

To get from Buchanan Street Bus Station to Ardrossan in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Saltcoats station. Next, take the 12 bus from Saltcoats Station, Saltcoats station to Linn Road, Ardrossan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1212
Walk to Ardrossan
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltcoats
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saltcoats Station, Saltcoats
    ID 6170373
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ardrossan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Linn Road, Ardrossan
    ID 6170430
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ardrossan
    Walk to
    Ardrossan
    710 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Buchanan Street Bus Station to Ardrossan

The distance between Buchanan Street Bus Station, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland is approximately 33.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buchanan Street 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 Street Bus Station

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

Train stations close to Buchanan Street Bus Station:

  • Glasgow Queen Street

Bus stations close to Buchanan Street 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:

  • Saltcoats
  • Ardrossan South Beach
  • 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 12

To get from Buchanan Street Bus Station to Ardrossan in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Saltcoats station. Next, take the 12 bus from Saltcoats Station, Saltcoats station to Linn Road, Ardrossan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1212
Walk to Ardrossan
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltcoats
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saltcoats Station, Saltcoats
    ID 6170373
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ardrossan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Linn Road, Ardrossan
    ID 6170430
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ardrossan
    Walk to
    Ardrossan
    710 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Buchanan Street Bus Station to Ardrossan?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow to Largs station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan station near Ardrossan in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow and Ardrossan in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow.

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

    Get off the train at the Chapelhill Mount Terminus, Ardrossan stop, which is closest to Ardrossan in Scotland.

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

    The last train from Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow to Ardrossan in Scotland is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Glasgow Central station at 23:42.

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