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

The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Ardrossan is to bus and line 104 bus and line 11 bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keswick to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Hill Street via Bus Station, Carlisle, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Keswick to Ardrossan?

The distance between Keswick and Ardrossan is 169 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keswick to Ardrossan without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 13m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Keswick to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keswick to Ardrossan bus from?

Keswick to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Greta Bank station.

Where does the Keswick to Ardrossan bus arrive?

Keswick to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Keswick to Ardrossan?

Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Ardrossan is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Keswick to Ardrossan.

Where can I stay near Ardrossan?

There are 634+ hotels available in Ardrossan.

Keswick to Ardrossan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 11 bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Greta Bank to Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
4h 13m
£39–162
Bus, line 104 bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greta Bank to Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to STAND A - English Streetbus 104
3. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
6h 54m
£25–40
Train, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
5h 58m
£35–71
Drive 132.6 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Ardrossancar 132.6 mi
2h 46m
£33–48

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Keswick to Ardrossan.

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Distance: 167.6 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Ardrossan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Hill Street via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Carlisle, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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