There are 4 ways to get from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow CentralArdrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
53 min£11–12Line 11 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station11
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Blythswood StreetX79 / ...
2h 10m£7–11Drive 30.6 mi
- Drive from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow30.6 mi
45 min£8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow30.6 mi
45 min£65–80
Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow is to line 11 bus and bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Blythswood Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ardrossan Harbour and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Ardrossan Ferry Terminal and Glasgow is 32 miles. The road distance is 30.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £12.
The train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central takes 53 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.
Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Harbour station.
The best way to get from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow is to train which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Scotland and Glasgow, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £11–12 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Blythswood Street via Hill Street and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 10m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Blythswood Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
Mainland Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1294 463 556
- Website
- mainland-taxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Glasgow is 1h behind Ardrossan Ferry Terminal. It is currently 2:55 PM in Ardrossan Ferry Terminal and 1:55 PM in Glasgow.
Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow is 31 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Glasgow.
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