Portsmouth to Ardrossan Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Ardrossan takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

8h 59m
Duration: 505 mi
Distance: £187
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain

8h 20m

£131–287

Portsmouth to Ardrossan train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Portsmouth and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:36 PM → 12:02 PM
Arrives next day
14h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:14 AM → 1:04 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 2:04 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:37 AM → 5:36 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
4:50 PM → 7:04 AM
Arrives next day
14h 13m • 3 changes
8:50 PM → 9:17 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 3 changes
10:37 PM → 12:02 PM
Arrives next day
13h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:13 AM → 1:02 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 47m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:13 AM → 1:02 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 47m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:13 AM → 1:02 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 47m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:13 AM → 1:02 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 47m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:13 AM → 1:02 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 47m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 4:02 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ardrossan Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 20m.

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