The average bus between Ardrossan and Ullapool takes 17h and the fastest bus takes 8h 44m. 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 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Ullapool at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 17h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 54m • 3 changes
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18h 54m • 3 changes
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17h 51m • 3 changes
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18h 54m • 3 changes
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17h 51m • 3 changes
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 17h.
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 54m.