Bus from Ardrossan to Ayr
1 direct route · about 57 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 18:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ayr as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ardrossan, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 585 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~57 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 6 | 05:12 | 18:36 | South Beach Road (after) | Cathcart Street (Opp) | Saltcoats, Stevenston, Irvine & Prestwick |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ardrossan on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 585 bus timetable.
Fares from Ardrossan to Ayr
- £8.10 adult single, £14.60 return on the 585 (Stagecoach West Scotland)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ardrossan to Ayr?
The 585 (Stagecoach West Scotland) runs directly from Ardrossan to Ayr. Board at South Beach Road (after) and get off at Cathcart Street (Opp); the journey takes about 57 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ardrossan to Ayr?
Around 57 minutes on the 585, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Saltcoats, Stevenston, Irvine, Prestwick on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ardrossan to Ayr?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 18:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ardrossan to Ayr?
An adult single from Ardrossan to Ayr is £8.10 on the 585 (Stagecoach West Scotland), from South Beach Road (after) to Cathcart Street (Opp); an adult return is £14.60. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.