The average train between Penrith and Ardrossan Harbour takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Ardrossan Harbour. 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 every 2 hours between Penrith and Ardrossan Harbour. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Ardrossan Harbour at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Ardrossan Harbour. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Ardrossan Harbour station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Penrith to Ardrossan Harbour train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Ardrossan Harbour train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ardrossan Harbour station.
Book your Penrith to Ardrossan Harbour train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Ardrossan Harbour is 170 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Ardrossan Harbour via Glasgow Central in around 3h 6m.