The average train between Fort William and Ardrossan takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Fort William to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
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The distance between Fort William and Ardrossan is 132.2 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Ardrossan Town via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 39m.