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

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

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    4h 23m
    £58–190

  2. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 6m
    £168–346

  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 / ...
    13h 57m
    £93–217

  4. Drive 431.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Ardrossancar car 431.6 mi
    7h 37m
    £106–152

  5. 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
    5h 28m
    £98–240

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    5h 47m
    £99–366

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    6h 25m
    £83–194

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    5h 55m
    £132–434

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    6h 2m
    £94–239

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    6h 47m
    £104–336

  11. 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 / ...
    10h 36m
    £306–432

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10
    16h 11m
    £76–258

Southampton to Ardrossan by train and subway

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ardrossan Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Hill Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 13h 57m.

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