The average train between Gretna Green and Ardrossan Harbour takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Gretna Green to Ardrossan Harbour. 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 2 hours between Gretna Green and Ardrossan Harbour. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna Green is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Ardrossan Harbour at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gretna Green to Ardrossan Harbour? 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 Gretna Green to Ardrossan Harbour. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green station and arriving at Ardrossan Harbour station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Gretna Green to Ardrossan Harbour train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna Green to Ardrossan Harbour train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Harbour station.
Book your Gretna Green to Ardrossan Harbour train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Gretna Green and Ardrossan Harbour is 131.8 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Ardrossan Harbour via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 3h 25m.