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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    5h 6m
    £61–138

  2. Bus, line 11 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    6h 27m
    £38–55

  3. Drive  223.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Ardrossancar car 223.8 mi
    4h 7m
    £56–80

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 5m
    £68–198

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    6h 30m
    £74–213

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    6h 1m
    £68–160

Manchester to Ardrossan by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Ardrossan Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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