The average train between Banbury and Ardrossan takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Banbury to Ardrossan. 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 Banbury and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Banbury to Ardrossan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Ardrossan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
Book your Banbury to Ardrossan train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Banbury and Ardrossan is 458.2 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Ardrossan Town via Stafford and Glasgow Central in around 7h 37m.