What is the cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Ardrossan and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Aberdeen?

The distance between Ardrossan and Aberdeen is 185 miles. The road distance is 170 miles.

How do I travel from Ardrossan to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Ardrossan to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Ardrossan to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Aberdeen bus from?

Ardrossan to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Aberdeen train from?

Ardrossan to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.

Train, bus or fly from Ardrossan to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Aberdeen is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £280 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Ardrossan to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Ardrossan to Aberdeen train arrive?

Ardrossan to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ardrossan to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Aberdeen is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Ardrossan to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Ardrossan to Aberdeen?

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Ardrossan to Aberdeen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 37m
£73–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
6h 10m
£33–65
Line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
5h 32m
£35–53
Drive 169.1 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Aberdeencar 169.1 mi
3h 13m
£42–60
Fly
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
6h 3m
£105–271

Ardrossan to Aberdeen by train and foot

106Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.7 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Aberdeen via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Union Square Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 32m.

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