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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Ardrossan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Ardrossan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Ardrossan:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Ardrossan costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Ardrossan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Ardrossan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Ardrossan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 PM0h48Glasgow2:03 PMArdrossan$151One-way0 transfers
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1:15 PM0h48Glasgow2:03 PMArdrossan$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:15 PM0h48Glasgow2:03 PMArdrossan$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:15 PM0h48Glasgow1:03 PMArdrossan$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Ardrossan:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Ardrossan costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Ardrossan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Ardrossan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Ardrossan Harbour (ADS).
- Travel with Stagecoach West Scotland to go to Ardrossan by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Ardrossan by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach West Scotland.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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