The average train between Colwyn Bay and Ardrossan takes 7h 2m 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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Colwyn Bay to Ardrossan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Ardrossan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
Book your Colwyn Bay to Ardrossan train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Ardrossan is 270.1 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Ardrossan Town via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 6h 8m.