The average train between Liverpool and Ardrossan takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 every 2 hours between Liverpool and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Ardrossan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Liverpool to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
Book your Liverpool to Ardrossan train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Ardrossan is 274.8 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 5h 10m.