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

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There are 4 ways to get from Skipton to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton 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 12m
    £78–172

  2. Line 280 bus, bus, line 11 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Interchangebus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 280
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    9h 17m
    £41–109

  3. Drive 190.8 mi

    1. Drive from Skipton to Ardrossancar car 190.8 mi
    3h 42m
    £47–67

  4. Train, line 11 bus

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    6h 3m
    £81–145

Skipton to Ardrossan by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Ardrossan Town via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Hill Street via Interchange, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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