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Liverpool to Ardrossan trains

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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

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
5h 9m
£62–151

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, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail10h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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.

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Ardrossan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Ardrossan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 5h 9m.

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