The average bus between Bristol and Ardrossan takes 16h 35m and the fastest bus takes 13h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 twice daily between Bristol and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Newhall Street and take an average of 16h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
Bristol to Ardrossan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Ardrossan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Bristol and Ardrossan is 487.8 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Hill Street via Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 11h.