The average train between South Queensferry and Ardrossan takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from South Queensferry 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 South Queensferry and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Queensferry is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from South Queensferry to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from South Queensferry station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
South Queensferry to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
South Queensferry to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
Book your South Queensferry to Ardrossan train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between South Queensferry and Ardrossan is 96.8 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Dalmeny to Ardrossan Town via Haymarket and Glasgow Central in around 3h 31m.