The average train between Leuchars and Ardrossan takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuchars 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 Leuchars and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Leuchars is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundee and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leuchars 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 Leuchars to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Leuchars station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Leuchars to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Leuchars to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
Book your Leuchars to Ardrossan train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Leuchars and Ardrossan is 145.6 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Leuchars to Ardrossan Town via Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 1m.