Rome2Rio

Nottingham to Ardrossan trains

Find Transport to Ardrossan

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Nottingham and Ardrossan takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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.

7h 49m
Duration
335 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Preston

best
  1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
7h 10m
£99–202

Nottingham to Ardrossan train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Nottingham and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 41m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 19m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 51m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 19m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail13h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 17m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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.

Map of how to get from Nottingham to Ardrossan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 335 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Ardrossan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Ardrossan Town via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 10m.

Operators