Liverpool to Ardrossan Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Ardrossan takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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.

5h 26m
Duration: 256 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain

5h 8m

£62–141

Liverpool to Ardrossan train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Liverpool and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:39 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:29 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 5:36 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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