Bus from Irvine to Crosshouse
4 direct routes · 16–27 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Crosshouse as of 06:00
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 | ~20 min | 78 | Sat 69 · Sun 49 | 05:58 | 23:15 | Quarry Road (After) | Playingfield Road (opp) | Dreghorn & Springside |
| 21 | Shuttle Buses | ~27 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 6 | 07:47 | 20:53 | Quarry Road (After) | Playingfield Road (opp) | Dreghorn, Drybridge, Dundonald & Gatehead |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · X79, 21A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X79 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:42 | 06:42 | Clark Drive (after) | Playingfield Road (opp) | Dreghorn & Springside |
| 21A | Shuttle Buses | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:44 | 06:44 | Quarry Road (After) | Playingfield Road (opp) | Dreghorn & Springside |
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, 21 bus, X79 bus or 21A bus timetable.
Fares from Irvine to Crosshouse
- £2.90 adult single, £5.20 return on the 11 (Stagecoach West Scotland)
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 Crosshouse?
4 routes run directly from Irvine to Crosshouse: the 11 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 21 (Shuttle Buses), the X79 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 21A (Shuttle Buses). The most frequent is the 11, 78 times each weekday — board at Quarry Road (After) and get off at Playingfield Road (opp), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Irvine to Crosshouse?
Between 16 minutes on the 21A and 27 on the 21, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dreghorn, Springside on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Irvine to Crosshouse?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Irvine to Crosshouse?
An adult single from Irvine to Crosshouse is £2.90 on the 11 (Stagecoach West Scotland), from Quarry Road (After) to Playingfield Road (opp); an adult return is £5.20. 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.