🚌 Bus from Irvine to Ardrossan
2 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 05:36, last bus 22:54 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~41 min | 78 | 05:36 | 22:54 | Bridgegate (before) |
| 585 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~29 min | 2 | 18:37 | 19:37 | Riverway (Opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Irvine 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 Irvine to Ardrossan?
2 routes run directly from Irvine to Ardrossan: the 11 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 585 (Stagecoach West Scotland).
How long does the bus take from Irvine to Ardrossan?
Around 41 minutes on the 11, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Irvine to Ardrossan?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 11) leaves around 05:36 and the last around 22:54. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Irvine to Ardrossan?
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.