The average bus between Ardrossan and Hamilton takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ardrossan to Hamilton. 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 hourly between Ardrossan and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 8:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 14m • 2 changes

3h 29m • 2 changes

2h 57m • 2 changes

3h 7m • 2 changes

2h 58m • 2 changes

2h 28m • 2 changes

2h 37m • 2 changes

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2h 44m • 2 changes

2h 50m • 2 changes

2h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Hamilton? 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 Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Hamilton station via Kilmarnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Ardrossan to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.
Ardrossan to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Ardrossan and Hamilton is 51 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Portland Park via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 49m.