The average train between Kilmarnock and Ardrossan takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Kilmarnock to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
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The distance between Kilmarnock and Ardrossan is 20.3 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central in around 2h 23m.