The average train between Ardrossan and Birmingham takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Ardrossan and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Birmingham station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Ardrossan to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Ardrossan to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ardrossan and Birmingham is 399.4 km. The road distance is 522 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Central in around 6h 9m.