The average bus between Ardrossan and Carradale takes 12h 17m and the fastest bus takes 8h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Carradale. 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 Carradale. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Carradale at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 12h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Carradale? 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 Carradale. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Carradale station via Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
Ardrossan to Carradale bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Ardrossan to Carradale bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Terminus station.
The distance between Ardrossan and Carradale is 41.5 km. The road distance is 304 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminus every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 4h 11m.