Derby to Ardrossan Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Ardrossan takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

8h 29m
Duration: 323 mi
Distance: £137
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best

Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain

7h 2m

£115–182

Derby to Ardrossan train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Derby and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:48 PM → 11:02 AM
Arrives next day
13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:43 PM → 7:04 AM
Arrives next day
12h 21m • 2 changes
8:44 PM → 11:02 AM
Arrives next day
14h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.