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How to get fromArdrossan to Carlisleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ardrossan to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2h 23m
    £44–110

  2. Line 11 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    4h 58m
    £24–37

  3. Drive 105.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Carlislecar car 105.6 mi
    2h 9m
    £26–38

  4. Line 11 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Dunlop Streetbus bus 11
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    3h 55m
    £46–83

Ardrossan to Carlisle by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Carlisle via Glasgow Central in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Halston Hotel via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 58m.

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