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

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There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Ardrossan by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    8h 21m
    £165–341

  2. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    5h 15m
    £66–207

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    15h 45m
    £103–241

  4. Drive 443.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Ardrossancar car 443.7 mi
    7h 53m
    £108–156

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    6h 4m
    £96–361

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Glasgow Centraltrain train Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    12h 18m
    £313–458

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10
    16h 11m
    £76–258

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    6h 2m
    £81–206

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    6h 10m
    £129–429

  10. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    6h 19m
    £106–257

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    7h 3m
    £101–331

  12. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    7h 9m
    £94–215

Portsmouth to Ardrossan by train and subway

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ardrossan Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Hill Street via Southampton Central, Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 15h 45m.

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