Train Manchester to Ardrossan from £100 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Ardrossan takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

5h 14m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain

5h 6m

£64–167

Manchester to Ardrossan train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

3:06 PM → 8:02 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
4:53 PM → 9:02 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 10:02 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:37 PM → 7:04 AM
Arrives next day
10h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:58 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:30 PM → 7:04 AM
Arrives next day
10h 34m • 2 changes
11:04 PM → 9:17 AM
Arrives next day
10h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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