The average train between Ardrossan and Cardross takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Ardrossan to Cardross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ardrossan and Cardross. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Cardross at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Cardross station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Ardrossan to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardross station.
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The distance between Ardrossan and Cardross is 37.4 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Cardross via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 1h 55m.