The average train between Ardrossan and Penrith takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Penrith. 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 4 hours between Ardrossan and Penrith. 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 Penrith at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Penrith station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Ardrossan to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
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The distance between Ardrossan and Penrith is 169.8 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central in around 2h 48m.