Bus from Fairlie to Ardrossan
3 direct routes · 17–30 min · first bus 07:59, last bus 21:46 (weekdays); night service X585 runs at 22:48.
Next buses to Ardrossan as of 06:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fairlie, 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 | ~30 min | 22 | Sat 22 · Sun 5 | 07:59 | 18:29 | School Brae (after) | Park Road (Before) | Hunterston, West Kilbride & Seamill |
| 585A | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~29 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 18:46 | 21:46 | School Brae (after) | Park Road (Before) | Hunterston, West Kilbride & Seamill |
| X585 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 22:48 | 22:48 | School Brae (after) | Park Road (Before) | Hunterston & Seamill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fairlie 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 Fairlie to Ardrossan
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 Fairlie to Ardrossan?
3 routes run directly from Fairlie to Ardrossan: the 585 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 585A (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X585 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 585, 22 times each weekday — board at School Brae (after) and get off at Park Road (Before), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fairlie to Ardrossan?
Between 17 minutes on the X585 and 30 on the 585, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hunterston, West Kilbride, Seamill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Fairlie to Ardrossan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:59 and the last around 21:46 — and night service X585 runs at 22:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fairlie to Ardrossan?
Adult singles from Fairlie to Ardrossan: £5.10 on the 585, 585A and X585 (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.