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Trip Overview

The average bus between Northern Ireland and Ardrossan takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 6h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Northern Ireland 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.

6h 30m
Duration
132 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Northern Ireland to Ardrossan bus times

Buses run twice daily between Northern Ireland and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 2:20 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 8:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 18m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 31m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 18m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 31m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 18m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland7h 18m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 18m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 18m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland6h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northern Ireland 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.

Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Ardrossan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Ardrossan, Scotland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr twice daily. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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