There are 3 ways to get from Falkirk to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Falkirk Grahamston - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
2h 26m£21–35Drive 55.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Falkirk to Ardrossancar 55.6 mi
1h 7m£14–21Bus
- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill Streetbus X36b / ...
3h 34m£16–24
Falkirk to Ardrossan by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Ardrossan is to drive which costs £13 - £21 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £13 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Falkirk and Ardrossan is 55 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Falkirk to Ardrossan, including transfers.
Falkirk to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.
Falkirk to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Ardrossan is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland?
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £4–10
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Falkirk to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Falkirk to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Ardrossan is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Falkirk to Ardrossan.
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