The average bus between Bathgate and Ardrossan takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 57m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bathgate to Ardrossan. 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 Bathgate and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bathgate is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at St Johns Hospital and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bathgate to Ardrossan? 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 Bathgate to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Bathgate station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Bathgate to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Deer Park station.
Bathgate to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Hill Street station.
The distance between Bathgate and Ardrossan is 78.8 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from St David's House to Hill Street via St Johns Hospital, Deer Park, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 55m.