The average train between Prestwick and Ardrossan takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick 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 Prestwick and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Kilwinning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Prestwick to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
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The distance between Prestwick and Ardrossan is 20.3 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Ardrossan Town via Kilwinning in around 1h 13m.