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Tarbet to Ardrossan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tarbet and Ardrossan takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Tarbet 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.

4h 10m
Duration
74 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 11 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
3h 15m
£20–27

Tarbet to Ardrossan bus times

Buses run hourly between Tarbet and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Tarbet is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland9h 2m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland9h 2m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 23m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland9h 2m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 23m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tarbet 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 Tarbet to Ardrossan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 74.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Tarbet, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Hotel car park to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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