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How to get fromBlackpool to Ardrossanby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Ardrossan by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    4h 36m
    £79–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 49m
    £33–49

  3. Bus, train, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Queens Squarebus bus 42
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    6h 50m
    £68–126

  4. Drive  196.8 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Ardrossancar car 196.8 mi
    3h 46m
    £49–70

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    7h 17m
    £88–218

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    7h 21m
    £84–205

Blackpool to Ardrossan by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Ardrossan Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Hill Street via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 7h 49m.

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