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Penrith to Ardrossan trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 17m
Duration
150 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
3h 2m
£47–83

Penrith to Ardrossan train times

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.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 46m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 23m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 29m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 34m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 46m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 22m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 6m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 46m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 22m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 6m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 46m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 22m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 6m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penrith 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 Penrith to Ardrossan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central in around 3h 2m.

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