The average bus between Ardrossan and Machrihanish takes 12h and the fastest bus takes 8h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Machrihanish. 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 Machrihanish. 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 Machrihanish at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Machrihanish? 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 Machrihanish. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Machrihanish station via Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
Ardrossan to Machrihanish bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Ardrossan to Machrihanish bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Terminus station.
The distance between Ardrossan and Machrihanish is 62.8 km. The road distance is 289 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.