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

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Cardross is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Cardross is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct train between Ardrossan and Cardross?

No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Cardross via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Cardross?

The distance between Ardrossan and Cardross is 49 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £16 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Ardrossan to Cardross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Cardross train from?

Ardrossan to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.

Train or bus from Ardrossan to Cardross?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Cardross is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Ardrossan to Cardross train arrive?

Ardrossan to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ardrossan to Cardross?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Cardross is 38 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Ardrossan to Cardross.

How do I get a train ticket from Ardrossan to Cardross?

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Where can I stay near Cardross?

There are 856+ hotels available in Cardross.

Ardrossan to Cardross - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 757 bus

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 52m
£17–29
Drive 37.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Cardrosscar 37.7 mi
50 min
£9–14
Train, line 757 bus
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from New Sneddon Street to French Streetbus 757
2h 23m
£18–41
Line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Roadbus 1A
3h 51m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ardrossan to Cardrosstaxi 37.7 mi
50 min
£80–95

Ardrossan to Cardross by train and foot

107Weekly Services

1h 52mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Cardross.

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Distance: 49.2 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Cardross, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Cardross via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Cardross via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Waterloo Lane, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 51m.

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