The average train between Colwyn Bay and Ardrossan takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Colwyn Bay 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 every 3 hours between Colwyn Bay and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay station and arriving at Ardrossan Town station via Warrington Bank Quay station and Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Colwyn Bay to Ardrossan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
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The distance between Colwyn Bay and Ardrossan is 270.1 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Ardrossan Town via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 6h 8m.