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

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There are 5 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    5h 40m
    £74–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10
    7h 47m
    £36–51

  3. Drive  190.9 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Ardrossancar car 190.9 mi
    3h 51m
    £48–68

  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    5h 47m
    £69–148

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Glasgowbus bus Ukn10
    7h 47m
    £36–51

Middlesbrough to Ardrossan by train and foot

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan Town via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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