The average train between Middlesbrough and Ardrossan takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Middlesbrough and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Middlesbrough to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough 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, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Ardrossan is 256.6 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan Town via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 5h 47m.