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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Ardrossan is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Hill Street via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Ardrossan?

The distance between Liverpool and Ardrossan is 258 miles. The road distance is 229.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Liverpool to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Ardrossan bus from?

Liverpool to Ardrossan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Ardrossan train from?

Liverpool to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Ardrossan?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Ardrossan is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Liverpool to Ardrossan bus arrive?

Liverpool to Ardrossan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Ardrossan train arrive?

Liverpool to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Ardrossan?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Ardrossan is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Liverpool to Ardrossan.

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

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Where can I stay near Ardrossan?

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Liverpool to Ardrossan - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool to Ardrossan by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
5h 10m
£30–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
8h 51m
£28–69
Drive 227.8 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Ardrossancar 227.8 mi
4h 9m
£55–79
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 37m
£64–201
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leylandtrain
2. Take the train from Leyland to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
9h 54m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 53m
£64–168
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 7m
£47–163

Liverpool to Ardrossan by train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Ardrossan.

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Distance: 256.5 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Ardrossan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Hill Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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