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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.
Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:48 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.
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2h 19m • 1 change2h 19m • 1 change2h 27m • 1 change3h 6m • 1 change2h 40m • 1 change2h 12m • 1 change2h 27m • 1 change3h 6m • 1 change2h 40m • 1 change2h 12m • 1 change2h 27m • 1 change3h 6m • 1 change2h 40m • 1 change2h 12m • 1 change2h 29m • 1 change3h 6m • 1 change2h 13m • 1 change2h 15m • 1 change2h 27m • 1 change3h 6m • 1 change2h 40m • 1 change2h 12m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Ardrossan Town station via Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Carlisle to Ardrossan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
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The distance between Carlisle and Ardrossan is 144.9 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central in around 2h 45m.
