There are 4 ways to get from Wishaw to Ardrossan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wishaw to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
2h 6m£18–30Drive 42 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wishaw to Ardrossancar 42 mi
1h 7m£11–16Bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Stewarton Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X11
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
2h 51m£18–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wishaw to Ardrossantaxi 42 mi
1h 7m£180–220
Wishaw to Ardrossan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wishaw to Ardrossan is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Wishaw to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Wishaw to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Stewarton Street and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Wishaw to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Wishaw and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Wishaw and Ardrossan is 47 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wishaw to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £18 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Wishaw to Ardrossan, including transfers.
Wishaw to Ardrossan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Stewarton Street station.
Wishaw to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wishaw station.
The best way to get from Wishaw to Ardrossan is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £18 - £25 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Wishaw, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland?
You can take a train from Wishaw to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stewarton Street to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Wishaw to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Stewarton Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- £180–220
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
North Lanarkshire Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1698 253 000
Redline Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1698 266 633
- Website
- redline-cabs.co.uk
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
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Booking & Getting There
Wishaw to Ardrossan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Wishaw to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wishaw to Ardrossan is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Wishaw to Ardrossan.
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