Carlisle to Ardrossan Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Ardrossan takes 2h 51m 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 51m
Duration: 132 mi
Distance: £54
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

£35–84

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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:18 PM → 5:38 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
4:05 PM → 6:21 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 7:04 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
5:55 PM → 8:04 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:14 PM → 2:46 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:36 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
10:53 PM → 7:04 AM
Arrives next day
8h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 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 Tuesday, October 27, 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 Wednesday, October 28, 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, October 29, 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, October 30, 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.