The average train between Middlesbrough and Ardrossan takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. 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 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 6h 52m.
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 403 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan Town via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 12m.