The average bus between Irvine and Ballantrae takes 3h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Irvine to Ballantrae. 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 4 hours between Irvine and Ballantrae. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Ballantrae at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Irvine to Ballantrae? 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 Irvine to Ballantrae. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Ballantrae station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Irvine to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from The Carrick station.
Irvine to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Arrol Avenue station.
The distance between Irvine and Ballantrae is 61.7 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a bus from The Carrick to Arrol Avenue via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 12m.