The average bus between Ardrossan and Inverness takes 7h 37m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Ardrossan and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Inverness at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Inverness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Inverness station via Kilmarnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Ardrossan to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.
Ardrossan to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Ardrossan and Inverness is 207.7 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 18m.