The average train between Middlesbrough and Ardrossan takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 hourly between Middlesbrough and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 12m • 3 changes



5h 26m • 3 changes



4h 36m • 3 changes



5h 9m • 3 changes



5h 12m • 3 changes



5h 26m • 3 changes



4h 36m • 3 changes



5h 9m • 3 changes



5h 12m • 3 changes



5h 26m • 3 changes



4h 39m • 3 changes



5h 11m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Middlesbrough to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Ardrossan train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Ardrossan is 256.6 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan Town via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 37m.