12 Ardrossan to Stevenston via Saltcoats, Ardeer
Operated by Stagecoach West Scotland. First bus 07:08, last bus 18:10. 36 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:33, last 18:20. Fares: adult single £2.10 to £2.90 — more.
Wanted a different 12? 67 other bus routes are numbered 12 elsewhere in the UK — see every 12 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:08 | 10:10 | 11:20 | 12:30 | 13:40 | 14:50 | 16:00 | 17:10 | 18:20 to Ardrossan Dock road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitlees Court (At) | · | 10:10 | 11:20 | 12:30 | 13:40 | 14:50 | 16:00 | 17:10 | 18:20 |
| Dock road (opp) | 09:08 | 10:22 | 11:32 | 12:42 | 13:52 | 15:02 | 16:12 | 17:22 | 18:32 |
| Saltcoats Station | 09:16 | 10:30 | 11:40 | 12:50 | 14:00 | 15:10 | 16:20 | 17:30 | · |
| Sommerville Drive (At) | 09:33 | 10:47 | 11:57 | 13:07 | 14:17 | 15:27 | 16:37 | 17:47 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 12
Adult single £2.10 to £2.90 · Adult return £3.80 to £5.20 · Child single £1.10 to £1.50 · Child return £1.90 to £2.60
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.10 | Saltcoats Memorial | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.10 | £2.10 | Saltcoats Station | |||||
| £2.90 | £2.10 | £2.10 | Border Crossroads | ||||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.10 | High Road | |||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.10 | £2.10 | Stevenston Cross | ||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | Somerville Dr | |
| £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | Ardrossan Asda |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Ardrossan Stanley Rd.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 2 July 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach West Scotland before you travel.
Tickets on the 12
Stagecoach West Scotland publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and students.
Return · Single · Ayrshire DayRider · Job Seeker Return · Job Seeker Single
…and 40 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach West Scotland's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 July 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach West Scotland.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach West Scotland before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 12
12 towards Stevenston
All 44 stops
- Whitlees Court (At) Ardrossan
- Greenacres (opp) Ardrossan
- St Andrew's Road (opp) Ardrossan
- Clyde Terrace (At) Ardrossan
- Clyde Terrace (after) Ardrossan
- Millglen Road (Opp) Ardrossan
- Garthland Drive (Opp) Ardrossan
- Linn Road (opp) Ardrossan
- Eglinton Square (Before) Ardrossan
- Park Road (Before) Ardrossan
- Hill Place (after) Ardrossan
- Congregational Church (opp) Ardrossan
- Dock road (opp) Ardrossan
- Hill Street (after) Ardrossan
- Crathie Drive (before) Ardrossan
- Verona Place (before) Ardrossan
- South Beach Road (after) Ardrossan
- Montgomerie Crescent (Opp) Saltcoats
- South Crescent Road (after) Saltcoats
- Caledonian Road (Opp) Saltcoats
- North Ayrshire Museum (Opp) Saltcoats
- Saltcoats Station Saltcoats
- Parkend Road (Opp) Saltcoats
- Rennie Place (Opp) Saltcoats
- Argyle Road (After) Saltcoats
- Giffen Road (Opp) Saltcoats
- Bayview (At) Saltcoats
- Old Raise Road (Opp) Saltcoats
- Nelson Road (Opp) Stevenston
- High Road (Opp) Stevenston
- Mayfield Road (before) Stevenston
- Mayville Street (Opp) Stevenston
- Glencairn Street (Near) Stevenston
- Schoolwell Street (after) Stevenston
- Town Square (At) Stevenston
- Old Quarry Road (before) Stevenston
- caley Community Centre (Opp) Stevenston
- Moorpark Place (after) Stevenston
- Caledonian Road (Near) Stevenston
- Caledonian Road (after) Ardeer
- Trelawney Terrace (before) Stevenston
- Trelawney Terrace (at) Stevenston
- Golf Avenue (At) Stevenston
- Sommerville Drive (At) Stevenston
12 towards Ardrossan
All 42 stops
- Sommerville Drive (At) Stevenston
- Caledonian Road (Opp) Stevenston
- Garven Road (Near) Stevenston
- Carment Drive (Opp) Stevenston
- Warner Street (Near) Stevenston
- Moorpark Place (opp) Stevenston
- Moorpark Road East (before) Stevenston
- Old Quarry Road (after) Stevenston
- Glebe street (Opp) Stevenston
- Glen Crescent (at) Stevenston
- Glencairn Street (At) Stevenston
- Mayfield Road (opp) Stevenston
- High Road (Near) Stevenston
- Nelson Road (At) Stevenston
- Old Raise Road (Near) Saltcoats
- Bayview (Opp) Saltcoats
- Giffen Road (before) Saltcoats
- Argyle Road (opp) Saltcoats
- Rennie Place (At) Saltcoats
- Parkend Road (Near) Saltcoats
- Saltcoats Station (Opposite) Saltcoats
- North Ayrshire Museum (At) Saltcoats
- Manse Street (opp 63) Saltcoats
- South Crescent Road (before) Saltcoats
- Montgomerie crescent (before) Saltcoats
- South beach Road (Before) Ardrossan
- Verona Place (opp) Ardrossan
- Crathie Drive (opp) Ardrossan
- Inches Road (Opp) Ardrossan
- Hill Street (opp) Ardrossan
- Dock road (opp) Ardrossan
- Congregational Church (after) Ardrossan
- Winton Street (Opp) Ardrossan
- Park Road (Opp) Ardrossan
- Eglinton Square (Opp) Ardrossan
- Linn Road (after) Ardrossan
- Ardrossan Park Church (at) Ardrossan
- Millglen Road (after) Ardrossan
- St Andrew's Road (after) Ardrossan
- Greenacres (before) Ardrossan
- Whitelees Court (opp) Ardrossan
- Whitlees Court (At) Ardrossan
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 16 November 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 13 July 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 13 July 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 7 January 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 8 May 2023 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000008/129 · Changes in North Ayrshire Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 12 bus?
The first 12 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:08 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 12 bus?
The last 12 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 12 bus cost?
Stagecoach West Scotland's published fares on the 12: adult single £2.10 to £2.90, adult return £3.80 to £5.20, child single £1.10 to £1.50, child return £1.90 to £2.60. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach West Scotland sets the fares on the 12. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 12 bus?
The 12 is operated by Stagecoach West Scotland.
Timetable data from Stagecoach West Scotland via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000008/129. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.