Ardrossan to Carlisle Trains

Ardrossan to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ardrossan and Carlisle takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 42m
Duration: 132 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

2h 23m

£44–110

Ardrossan to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ardrossan and Carlisle. 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 Carlisle at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

10:51 AM → 1:10 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 2:30 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 4:29 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:51 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:10 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 2:30 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:51 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:10 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 2:30 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:51 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:10 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 2:30 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:51 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:10 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 2:29 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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