The average train between Ardrossan and Prestwick takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ardrossan to Prestwick. 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 Prestwick. 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 Prestwick at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Prestwick station via Kilwinning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Ardrossan to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
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The distance between Ardrossan and Prestwick is 20.3 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Prestwick Town via Kilwinning in around 46 min.