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

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There are 8 ways to get from York to Ardrossan by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    5h 12m
    £152–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    8h 59m
    £39–61

  3. Drive 220.8 mi

    1. Drive from York to Ardrossancar car 220.8 mi
    4h 8m
    £54–78

  4. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    8h 22m
    £70–165

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    5h 37m
    £98–221

  6. Bus via Low Ousegate

    1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    10h 32m
    £45–141

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    7h 30m
    £90–225

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    6h 9m
    £113–219

York to Ardrossan by train

Calendar23Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from York to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Hill Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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