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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Ardrossan takes 12h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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.

12h 44m
Duration
456 mi
Distance
£182
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Swansea to Ardrossan train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Swansea and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 12h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 24m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Ardrossan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 455.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 44m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ardrossan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swansea to Ardrossan Town via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 9h 15m.

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