The average bus between Carradale and Ardrossan takes 11h 25m and the fastest bus takes 7h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carradale 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 3 times a day between Carradale and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 10:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carradale is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 1:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Terminus and take an average of 11h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Carradale 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 Carradale to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Carradale station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
Carradale to Ardrossan bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from Bus Terminus station.
Carradale to Ardrossan bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Carradale and Ardrossan is 41.5 km. The road distance is 304 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Terminus to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.