The average bus between Ardrossan and Carlisle takes 4h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Carlisle. 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 3 times a day between Ardrossan and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Carlisle? 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 Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Carlisle station via Kilmarnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Ardrossan to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.
Ardrossan to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Ardrossan to Carlisle bus tickets online with Stagecoach West Scotland and National Express.
The distance between Ardrossan and Carlisle is 144.9 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 5m.