There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
3h 1m£48–84Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
4h 42m£26–37Drive 123.6 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Ardrossancar 123.6 mi
2h 27m£31–45Line 104 bus, train, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Graham Street to Stand A - English Streetbus 104
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
4h 49m£44–71
Penrith to Ardrossan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Ardrossan is to bus and line 11 bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Penrith and Ardrossan is 151 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Penrith to Ardrossan, including transfers.
Penrith to Ardrossan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.
Penrith to Ardrossan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Ardrossan is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Ardrossan, Scotland?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Penrith to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Penrith to Ardrossan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
Penrith to Ardrossan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Ardrossan is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Penrith to Ardrossan.
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