York to Ardrossan Trains

York to Ardrossan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Ardrossan takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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.

5h 19m
Duration: 281 mi
Distance: £126
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best

Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain

5h 4m

£89–182

York to Ardrossan train times

Trains run hourly between York and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:21 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
10h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 12:02 PM
5h • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 12:02 PM
5h • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 12:02 PM
5h • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:19 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
1:22 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:35 PM → 7:04 AM
Arrives next day
10h 28m • 2 changes
9:06 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
11h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes

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