The average bus between Ardrossan and Kirkcudbright takes 7h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Kirkcudbright. 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 4 times a day between Ardrossan and Kirkcudbright. 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 Kirkcudbright at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Kirkcudbright? 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 Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Hill Street station and arriving at Stance 2 station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Ardrossan to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.
Ardrossan to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Stance 2 station.
The distance between Ardrossan and Kirkcudbright is 101.6 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Park in around 6h 32m.