There are 4 ways to get from Stirling to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
2h 22m£28–53Drive 58.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stirling to Ardrossancar 58.6 mi
1h 9m£15–21Bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
2h 50m£18–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Cambridge Streetbus X10 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
3h 47m£20–36
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Ardrossan is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Stirling to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Stirling and Ardrossan is 62 miles. The road distance is 58.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stirling to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £28 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Stirling to Ardrossan, including transfers.
Stirling to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.
Stirling to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
The best way to get from Stirling to Ardrossan is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £18 - £25 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stirling to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £5–10
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Cambridge Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Stirling to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stirling to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Ardrossan is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Stirling to Ardrossan.
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