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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ardrossan Harbour takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 8m
Duration
411 mi
Distance
£164
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Ardrossan Harbour. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Ardrossan Harbour at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 55m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 32m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 410.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ardrossan Harbour, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ardrossan Harbour via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 8h 21m.

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