The average bus between Ardrossan and Ullapool takes 11h 6m and the fastest bus takes 7h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Ullapool. 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 twice daily between Ardrossan and Ullapool. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 4:48 PM which arrives into Ullapool at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Ullapool? 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 Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Ullapool station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
Ardrossan to Ullapool bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Ardrossan to Ullapool bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Ardrossan and Ullapool is 251.9 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Ferry Terminal via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 32m.