🚌 Bus from Ardrossan to Saltcoats
4 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~18 min | 78 | 05:15 | 22:30 | Chapelhill Mount Terminus (at) |
| 585 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~12 min | 22 | 08:27 | 18:57 | Witches Linn (After) |
| 12 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~17 min | 16 | 07:30 | 17:30 | Whitlees Court (At) |
| 585A | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~6 min | 4 | 19:16 | 22:16 | Hill Street (after) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ardrossan to Saltcoats?
4 routes run directly from Ardrossan to Saltcoats: the 11 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 585 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 12 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 585A (Stagecoach West Scotland).
How long does the bus take from Ardrossan to Saltcoats?
Around 18 minutes on the 11, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ardrossan to Saltcoats?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 11) leaves around 05:15 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ardrossan to Saltcoats?
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.