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There are 4 ways to get from Ardrossan to Galston by bus, train, taxi or car

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Line 11 bus

  1. Take the line 11 bus from Hill Street to Bus Station

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Train

  1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Central
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock

Taxi

  1. Take a taxi from Ardrossan to Galston

Drive

  1. Drive from Ardrossan to Galston

Ardrossan to Galston by bus

The bus journey time between Ardrossan and Galston is around 1h 43m and covers a distance of around 22 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 14 min. Operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, the Ardrossan to Galston bus service departs from Hill Street and arrives in Church Lane. Typically 345 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

345 Weekly Buses
1h 43m Average Duration
£4 Cheapest Price
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The most affordable way to get from Ardrossan to Galston is to line 11 bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 43m.

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The quickest way to get from Ardrossan to Galston is to taxi which costs £40 - £55 and takes 24 min.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Galston. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Church Lane via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

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The distance between Ardrossan and Galston is 17 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.

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The best way to get from Ardrossan to Galston without a car is to line 11 bus which takes 1h 43m and costs £4 - £8.

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It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Ardrossan to Galston, including transfers.

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Ardrossan to Galston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.

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The best way to get from Ardrossan to Galston is to line 11 bus which takes 1h 43m and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £24 and takes 2h 36m.

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Ardrossan to Galston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Galston is 20 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Ardrossan to Galston.

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  • Distance: 17.3 miles
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Hill Street to Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 - £5 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ardrossan to Galston via Glasgow Central, Kilmarnock, and Bus Station in around 2h 36m.

Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Phone
+44 344 811 0141
Email
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website
scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Central
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£8 - £12
Website
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Standard
£8 - £12
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£5 - £9
Website
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Standard
£5 - £9
Bus operators
Stagecoach West Scotland
Phone
0345 241 8000
Website
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Hill Street to Bus Station
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
£3 - £5
Website
https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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Taxi from Ardrossan to Galston
Ave. Duration
24 min
Estimated price
£40 - £55
Mainland Taxis
Phone
+44 1294 463 556
Website
mainland-taxis.co.uk

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