Bus from Ardrossan to Saltcoats
5 direct routes · 3–9 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 22:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Saltcoats as of 11:48
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~9 min | 78 | Sat 69 · Sun 49 | 05:22 | 22:37 | Park Road (Before) | Saltcoats Station | — |
| 585 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~3 min | 29 | Sat 29 · Sun 6 | 05:12 | 19:06 | South Beach Road (after) | Saltcoats Station | — |
| 12 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~5 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 8 | 07:10 | 17:42 | South Beach Road (after) | Saltcoats Station | — |
| 585A | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~4 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 19:18 | 22:18 | South Beach Road (after) | Saltcoats Station | — |
| X36 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~6 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 05:54 | 06:39 | Park Road (Before) | Saltcoats Station | — |
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 11 bus, 585 bus, 12 bus or X36 bus timetable.
Fares from Ardrossan to Saltcoats
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 Saltcoats?
5 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), the X36 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 11, 78 times each weekday — board at Park Road (Before) and get off at Saltcoats Station, about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ardrossan to Saltcoats?
Between 3 minutes on the 585 and 9 on the 11, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ardrossan to Saltcoats?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 22:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ardrossan to Saltcoats?
Adult singles from Ardrossan to Saltcoats: £2.10 on the 11, 585, 12, 585A and X36 (Stagecoach West Scotland). 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.