Bus from Irvine to Ardrossan
2 direct routes · 22–44 min · first bus 05:36, last bus 22:54 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ardrossan as of 12:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Irvine, 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 | ~44 min | 78 | Sat 69 · Sun 49 | 05:36 | 22:54 | Bridgegate (before) | Park Road (Opp) | Kilwinning, Stevenston & Saltcoats |
| 585 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~22 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 6 | 06:56 | 20:26 | Marress Road (before) | South beach Road (Before) | Stevenston & Saltcoats |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 11 bus or 585 bus timetable.
Fares from Irvine 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 Irvine to Ardrossan?
2 routes run directly from Irvine to Ardrossan: the 11 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 585 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 11, 78 times each weekday — board at Bridgegate (before) and get off at Park Road (Opp), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Irvine to Ardrossan?
Between 22 minutes on the 585 and 44 on the 11, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kilwinning, Stevenston, Saltcoats on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Irvine to Ardrossan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:36 and the last around 22:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Irvine to Ardrossan?
Adult singles from Irvine to Ardrossan: £3.60 on the 11 and 585 (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.