The average bus between Ardrossan and Balloch takes 3h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Balloch. 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 every 4 hours between Ardrossan and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Balloch at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Hill Street station and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Ardrossan to Balloch bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.
Ardrossan to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
The distance between Ardrossan and Balloch is 43.1 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 26m.