The average train between Birmingham and Ardrossan takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Birmingham to Ardrossan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Ardrossan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
Book your Birmingham to Ardrossan train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Birmingham and Ardrossan is 399.4 km. The road distance is 522 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central in around 5h 44m.