What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ardrossan Harbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ardrossan Harbour?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ardrossan Harbour via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour?

The distance between Cardiff and Ardrossan Harbour is 413 miles. The road distance is 383.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £65 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour bus from?

Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour train from?

Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Ardrossan Harbour?

Ardrossan Harbour is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:19 AM in Cardiff and 3:19 AM in Ardrossan Harbour.

Where does the Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour train arrive?

Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour is 383 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour?

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Where can I stay near Ardrossan Harbour?

There are 588+ hotels available in Ardrossan Harbour.

Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
8h 27m
£68–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
12h 18m
£34–49
Drive 380.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour380.9 mi
7h 24m
£96–138
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbour
5h 31m
£54–134
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
14h 7m
£37–73
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
6h 25m
£61–148
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
6h 24m
£71–212
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
6h 34m
£85–210
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
6h 34m
£128–369

Cardiff to Ardrossan Harbour by train

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Distance: 410.6 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ardrossan Harbour, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ardrossan Harbour via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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