Bus Edinburgh to Ardrossan from £26 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Ardrossan takes 3h 44m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. There is an hourly bus service from Edinburgh to Ardrossan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £26
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Ardrossan bus times

Buses run hourly between Edinburgh and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, June 26, 2026

7:34 PM → 10:57 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:54 PM → 11:27 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
11:33 PM → 6:59 AM
Arrives next day
7h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

7:34 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

8:04 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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