The average bus between Stranraer and Ardrossan Harbour takes 3h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour. 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 Stranraer and Ardrossan Harbour. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Ardrossan Harbour at 8:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie station and arriving at Hill Street station via Ayr station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Hill Street station.
The distance between Stranraer and Ardrossan Harbour is 82.8 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ardrossan Harbour via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, and Hill Street in around 3h 5m.
