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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Nottingham and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:30 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.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Nottingham to Ardrossan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Ardrossan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
Book your Nottingham to Ardrossan train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Ardrossan is 381.7 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Ardrossan Town via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 11m.