The average bus between Liverpool and Ardrossan takes 15h 15m and the fastest bus takes 13h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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.
Buses run twice daily between Liverpool and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 1:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 15h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Ardrossan? 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 Liverpool to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
Liverpool to Ardrossan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool to Ardrossan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Liverpool and Ardrossan is 274.8 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Hill Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 8h 40m.