The average train between Ardrossan and Inverness takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Inverness. 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 5 times a day between Ardrossan and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Inverness at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Inverness station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Ardrossan to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
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The distance between Ardrossan and Inverness is 207.7 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Inverness via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 18m.