Explore North Ayrshire by bus

With dramatic coastal scenery, rolling hills and breath-taking sandy beaches, North Ayrshire is a visit well worth taking!

If you love golf, there’s a whopping 21 golf courses to choose from. History and culture more your thing? The area is proud of its history and is home to the Maritime Museum, the Harbour Arts Centre, Kelburn Castle, Eglinton Country Park and castle ruins.

Home to the Isle of Arran, just a short ferry ride away from port of Ardrossan, the island is well known for its rugged hills, beautiful beaches and rich history.

Enjoy some fine dining and entertainment in the centre of North Ayrshire and let us be your designated driver – with frequent bus services throughout, you’ll never miss out!

Your guide to local bus services in North Ayrshire

Local town services:

11 – Ardrossan – Saltcoats -Stevenston – Kilwinning – Irvine – Crosshouse – Kilmarnock

12 – Ardrossan – Saltcoats – Stevenston

18 – Saltcoats – Hayhocks

22 – Castlepark – Perceton

23 – Hunter Drive – Broomlands

28 – Tesco Irvine – Bourtreehill

Out of town services:

14 – Ayr – Troon – Irvine

25 – Beith – Irvine

585 – Ayr – Largs

Express service:

X36 – Ardrossan – Beith – Glasgow – operated hourly

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Get free bus travel to and around North Ayrshire with your under 22s bus pass.

If you’re Ayrshire born and bread or just visiting with friends or family, you don’t have to pay for bus travel with your free under 22s bus pass! If you don’t have your free travel card yet, we’ve put together a handy guide...

Find out how to apply here!

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Over 60? It doesn’t cost a penny to travel by bus!

The bus things in life are free! Travel across Ayrshire to visit family or friends and catch up on the latest gossip with your free bus pass! Find out where you can travel with our journey planner.

Apply for your over 60s free bus pass today!

Top attractions to visit by bus in North Ayrshire

Kelburn Castle and Estate

A great day out for the whole family! Home to the 'Castle Graffiti Project' – an amazing sight, not to be missed! With indoor and outdoor play areas to secret forest walks and trails, there really is something for everyone! Hop on the service 585 to Baillie Road, Fairlie.

Scottish Maritime Museum

Home to amazing ships and telling the story of the nation’s maritime past, present and future, fun day out for the whole family. Travel there on the service 14 to Marress Roundabout or the service 585 to Heatherhouse Road, Irvine.

Eglinton Country Park

Adventure playgrounds, lochs, Eglinton castle ruins, standing stones and Tournament Bridge, what’s not to love about Eglinton Country Park? Use the service 11 to Watercut Road, Irvine to get there!

Skelmorlie Aisle

If you love history, you'll love this hidden gem! Tucked away off the main street in Largs, it's well worth a visit. Best part is, its a quick journey on the service 585 to Manse Court, Largs, and you're there!

Vikingar!

Learn all about the Vikings, meet the Gods of Asgard and travel back in time with interactive, hands-on experience definitely not to be missed. Travel to Asgard on the service 585 to Manse Court (followed by a short walk!).

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Irvine and Kilwinning New Town Trail

The New Town Trail is a 12-mile walk which follows the main river valleys, exploring the sights and history along this lovely walk. Accessible on the service 11 to Kilwinning or Irvine, and the 14 or 585 to Irvine.

Dalry Walks

With a choice of three walks, this is an ideal way to explore the local area whether you’re looking for a short or long walk. Along the trails, you will see some historical monuments as well as having some fantastic view points along the routes. Make your way there on the service 25 or X36 to Dalry!

Ardrossan to Portencross – Ayrshire Coastal Path Walking

A walk along this coastal path is filled with beautiful beaches and steeped in history, the views will amaze you, bring a picnic or stop of at a local café, you'll not be disappointed! The service 585 to Ardrossan from West Kilbride is your best route there!

Best value tickets for travelling around North Ayrshire by bus

DayRider unlimited travel

Hop on and off as many times as you like around Ayrshire with our Ayrshire DayRider, or if you plan on visiting other parts of West Scotland you can get great savings with our West Scotland Connect DayRider.

Buy your DayRider ticket online today!

Flexible savings with a Flexi ticket

Whether you live in Ayrshire or you're visiting for a few days, save ££s with a Flexi 5 or Flexi 10 ticket, valid for up to 12 months!

Buy your Flexi tickets online today!

MegaRider discounted travel

If you live in Ayrshire or are visiting for 7 days or more, you'll get great savings with 7 or 28 day MegaRider

Buy your MegaRider ticket online today!

Group up and travel for less with a Group ticket

Going out with family or friends? We offer Group tickets that let up to five people travel all day on the bus for up to 50% normal adult fare prices! Up to five people can travel in Ayrshire all day, perfect for dinner plans, heading to the big match, or taking the family on a day out.

Buy your Group ticket online today!

Zero emission, electric buses have landed in North Ayrshire

You now have access to fully electric buses on local routes in Irvine, as part of a huge investment in partnership with the Scottish Government!

These electric buses mean customers can rely on public transport that is dedicated to achieving green targets, such reducing the CO2 in the air, and reducing the amount of fossil fuels used to run services.

You can expect electric buses that are clean, quiet and cutting edge, all the while helping to make North Ayrshire greener.