Bristol to Ardrossan Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Ardrossan takes 9h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

9h 30m
Duration: 414 mi
Distance: £175
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain

8h 20m

£146–243

Bristol to Ardrossan train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bristol and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:04 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
7:33 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 5:36 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
5:31 PM → 7:04 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 3 changes
10:10 PM → 12:02 PM
Arrives next day
13h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Ardrossan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Ardrossan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Ardrossan Town via Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 20m.

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