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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €44 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 |
The journey is about 3m faster (47m by train vs 50m by car) and roughly €31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€13 vs €44). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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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€121One-way0 transfers
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- 1:15 PM0h48Glasgow2:03 PMArdrossan€121One-way0 transfers
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- 1:15 PM0h48Glasgow2:03 PMArdrossan€121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:15 PM0h48Glasgow1:03 PMArdrossan€121One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Ardrossan
Travel to Ardrossan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Ardrossan.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Ardrossan as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Ardrossan Town (ADN).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Ardrossan by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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