The average bus between Drumchapel and Ardrossan takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Drumchapel 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 every 3 hours between Drumchapel and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drumchapel is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at James Watt Street and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 55m • 2 changes


2h 49m • 2 changes


2h 43m • 2 changes


2h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Drumchapel to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Drumchapel station and arriving at Ardrossan station via James Watt Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Drumchapel to Ardrossan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Howgate Avenue station.
Drumchapel to Ardrossan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hill Street station.
The distance between Drumchapel and Ardrossan is 41.1 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Howgate Avenue to Hill Street via James Watt Street, West Campbell Street, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 27m.