The average train between Windermere and Ardrossan takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere 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 2 hours between Windermere and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Windermere 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 Windermere to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District station and arriving at Ardrossan Town station via Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Windermere to Ardrossan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
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The distance between Windermere and Ardrossan is 185.6 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Ardrossan Town via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central in around 4h 22m.