What is the cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Ardrossan?

The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Ardrossan is to bus and line 11 bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alnwick to Ardrossan?

The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Alnwick and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Alnwick to Ardrossan?

The distance between Alnwick and Ardrossan is 174 miles. The road distance is 153 miles.

How do I travel from Alnwick to Ardrossan without a car?

The best way to get from Alnwick to Ardrossan without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 34m and costs £40 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Alnwick to Ardrossan?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Alnwick to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alnwick to Ardrossan bus from?

Alnwick to Ardrossan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.

Train or bus from Alnwick to Ardrossan?

The best way to get from Alnwick to Ardrossan is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 34m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Alnwick to Ardrossan bus arrive?

Alnwick to Ardrossan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alnwick to Ardrossan?

Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Ardrossan is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Alnwick to Ardrossan.

Where can I stay near Ardrossan?

There are 578+ hotels available in Ardrossan.

Alnwick to Ardrossan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 11 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alnwick to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
4h 34m
£41–66
Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
5h 13m
£24–43
Drive 152.1 mi
1. Drive from Alnwick to Ardrossancar 152.1 mi
3h 6m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
4h 58m
£81–198
Train #2
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
5h 8m
£36–123

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alnwick to Ardrossan.

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Distance: 173.2 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Green Batt to Ardrossan Town via Curly Lane, Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Park to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 5h 13m.

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