The average train between Fife and Ardrossan takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Fife 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 Fife and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fife 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 Fife to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Fife to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
Book your Fife to Ardrossan train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Fife and Ardrossan is 136.7 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Ardrossan Town via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 39m.