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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ardrossan to Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 14m
    £50–87

  2. Line 11 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    7h 43m
    £30–41

  3. 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
    6h 28m
    £47–74

  4. Drive  132.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Cumbriacar car 132.2 mi
    2h 35m
    £34–48

Ardrossan to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Pooley Bridge Inn via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Glasgow, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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