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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    4h 39m
    £104–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    6h 57m
    £41–65

  3. Drive  176.8 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Ardrossancar car 176.8 mi
    3h 33m
    £44–64

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    6h 46m
    £90–210

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    4h 44m
    £74–154

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    7h 44m
    £41–67

Darlington to Ardrossan by train

Calendar23Weekly Trains
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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