The average bus between Ardrossan and Elgin takes 8h 26m and the fastest bus takes 7h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Elgin. 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 Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 22m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Elgin? 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 Elgin. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Ardrossan to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Ardrossan to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Ardrossan and Elgin is 241.4 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 8h 20m.