Carlisle to Ardrossan Trains

Carlisle to Ardrossan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Ardrossan takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

2h 50m
Duration: 132 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...

2h 45m

£43–106

Carlisle to Ardrossan train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3:18 PM → 5:37 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
4:02 PM → 6:21 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 7:02 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 8:02 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.