The average train between Ardrossan and Manchester takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Manchester station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Ardrossan to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Ardrossan to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ardrossan and Manchester is 291.9 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 4h 35m.