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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ardrossan is to bus and line 11 bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ardrossan?

The distance between Manchester and Ardrossan is 254 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £29 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Manchester to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ardrossan bus from?

Manchester to Ardrossan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ardrossan train from?

Manchester to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Ardrossan?

The best way to get from Manchester to Ardrossan is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £29 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 6h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Manchester to Ardrossan bus arrive?

Manchester to Ardrossan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Ardrossan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Ardrossan?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Ardrossan is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Manchester to Ardrossan.

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

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Manchester to Ardrossan - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 11 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
5h 9m
£30–146
Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
6h 13m
£23–53
Drive 223.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Ardrossancar 223.6 mi
4h 6m
£55–80
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 2m
£65–163
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
6h 51m
£36–58
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 10m
£71–190
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 54m
£48–194

Manchester to Ardrossan by train

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Distance: 252.1 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Ardrossan Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 6h 13m.

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