There are 4 ways to get from Arbroath to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
3h 41m£59–108Drive 122.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arbroath to Ardrossancar 122.9 mi
2h 27m£30–44Bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
4h 56m£33–53Line 72 bus, bus, line 757 bus, train
- Take the bus from Keptie Motors to Nethergatebus 72 / ...
- Take the bus from Overgate to Terminal Buildingbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Brick Lanebus 757
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain
5h 32m£31–51
Arbroath to Ardrossan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Ardrossan is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hill Street via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Arbroath and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Arbroath and Ardrossan is 132 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Arbroath to Ardrossan, including transfers.
Arbroath to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Arbroath to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Ardrossan is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland?
You can take a train from Arbroath to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hill Street via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Town
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Keptie Motors to Nethergate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Overgate to Terminal Building
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Terminal Building to Brick Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Arbroath to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Arbroath to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Ardrossan is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Arbroath to Ardrossan.
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