The average train between Ardrossan and Liverpool takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Liverpool. 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 every 3 hours between Ardrossan and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Liverpool station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Ardrossan to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Ardrossan to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ardrossan and Liverpool is 274.8 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western in around 4h 56m.