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How to get fromCarlisle to Ardrossanby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    2h 44m
    £35–83

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus X36b / ...
    4h 13m
    £22–32

  3. Drive  105.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Ardrossancar car 105.1 mi
    2h 9m
    £27–38

  4. Train, line 11 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    3h 7m
    £41–65

Carlisle to Ardrossan by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 13m.

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