The average train between Ardrossan and Fife takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Ardrossan to Fife. 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 every 2 hours between Ardrossan and Fife. 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 Fife at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Fife. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Fife station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Ardrossan to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cupar station.
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The distance between Ardrossan and Fife is 136.7 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Cupar via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 54m.