How to travel from Glasgow to Ardrossan

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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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$54

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1h 17m

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47m

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The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Ardrossan is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Ardrossan is by train with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Ardrossan take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glasgow and Ardrossan including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Ardrossan among Omio's users.

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from Glasgow to Ardrossan

How to get from Glasgow to Ardrossan by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Ardrossan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Scotrail
    1:15 PM0h48
    Glasgow
    2:03 PMArdrossan
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Scotrail
    1:15 PM0h48
    Glasgow
    2:03 PMArdrossan
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Scotrail
    1:15 PM0h48
    Glasgow
    2:03 PMArdrossan
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Scotrail
    12:15 PM0h48
    Glasgow
    1:03 PMArdrossan
    $161One-way
    0 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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Ardrossan including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Ardrossan is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Ardrossan is by train with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Ardrossan take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 4m.

The distance from Glasgow to Ardrossan is approximately 26 miles (42 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Ardrossan is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Ardrossan:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Ardrossan Harbour (ADS).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Ardrossan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Stagecoach West Scotland to go to Ardrossan by bus.
  • Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Ardrossan by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Ardrossan with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach West Scotland.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Ardrossan often also extend their vacation to go to Brodick, Paisley, Isle of Arran, Edinburgh, Largs. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ardrossan and these popular destinations at a great price.

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