University Hospital Crosshouse
University Hospital Crosshouse is
situated two miles from Kilmarnock town centre. It is a large
District General Hospital providing a wide range of services,
including paediatric inpatient services. It is also home to the
national Cochlear Implant Service. It is the main Accident and
Emergency Centre for North Ayrshire.
The UNICEF-accredited Ayrshire
Maternity Unit is also based at University Hospital Crosshouse.
Travel
information
- New timetable -
from Monday 4 June 2012 Stagecoach bus service between University
Hospitals Ayr and Crosshouse - Route 24/24A is changing to a
two-hourly service.
University Hospital Crosshouse
Crosshouse
Kilmarnock KA2 0BE
Telephone: 01563 521133
University Hospital Crosshouse is situated on the outskirts of
Kilmarnock and borders the village of Crosshouse en route for
Irvine (A71). There is a regular (approximately every 10-15
minutes) public transport service from Kilmarnock. Buses enter the
hospital grounds and stop at a bus stop situated just outside the
main entrance doors to the hospital. Limited car parking is
available.
Travelling by bus
University Hospital Crosshouse Bus Stop:
Buses enter the hospital grounds and stop at the bus stops situated
outside the hospital main entrance doors.
Direct bus routes travel by bus
Details on Ayrshire local bus routes can be obtained from Stagecoach West Scotland
Sandgate, Ayr
KA7 1DD, Tel: 01292 613500
From Glasgow by bus:
Half hour service from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock
Bus Station, from where local bus/taxi services can be accessed.
There is also an Express bus service from Glasgow.
Travelling by train
From Glasgow by train:
Half hour service from Glasgow Central Station to Kilmarnock
Station, Kilmarnock Town Centre - journey time approximately 40
minutes. From there local bus services can be accessed.
Train Services:
Glasgow to Ayr:
Monday to Sunday via Paisley, Johnstone, Kilwinning, Irvine, Troon,
Prestwick Airport, Prestwick Town, Newton on Ayr - Ayr. Trains for
Ayr depart from Glasgow Central Station every 30 minutes on the
hour and the half-hour
Ayr- Kilmarnock:
Monday to Sunday via Ayr -Prestwick Town - Prestwick International
Airport - Troon - Kilmarnock
Travelling by car:
From Glasgow:
A77 from Glasgow to Kilmarnock, then follow the signs for Irvine
(A71). Non-parking 'drop-off' and 'pick-up' points are next to
the main entrance.
Cycle Parking
Bicycle and moped cycle parking stands are available at University
Hospital Crosshouse next to the Physiotherapy corridor entrance.
Cycle users must provide their own cycle locks to secure their
cycles.
Car Parking
Car parking spaces are available, including disabled car parking
and designated parking bays for use by patients and visitors. You
may drop patients at the main entrance but please do not park there
as this causes an obstruction to ambulances and the disabled.
Disabled drivers' car parking
Disabled parking facilities are close to the hospital entrance. The
main disabled car park is situated to the right of the main
driveway opposite the entrance to the Physiotherapy
Department.
There are signs directing you to this facility as you approach the
hospital. An intercom is available which allows you to speak to the
security staff directly. Alternatively before your visit to the
hospital, you can telephone the portering staff and inform them of
your parking requirements.
Journey Planner
To plan your journey to University Hospital Crosshouse you can
click on the following link to the Transport Direct Journey Planner
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