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Manchester to Ardrossan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Ardrossan takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 22m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
4h 49m
£91–171

Manchester to Ardrossan train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Ardrossan Town via Lancaster and Glasgow Central in around 4h 49m.

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