The average train between Inverness and Ardrossan takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Ardrossan. 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 Inverness and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Inverness to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
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The distance between Inverness and Ardrossan is 207.7 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 7m.