The average train between Penrith and Ardrossan takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Penrith to Ardrossan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Ardrossan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
Book your Penrith to Ardrossan train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Ardrossan is 169.8 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central in around 3h 2m.