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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £25 - £55 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Express Lounge and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Carlisle and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Ardrossan is 240 miles. The road distance is 192 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 48m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Ardrossan bus from?

Middlesbrough to Ardrossan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Ardrossan train from?

Middlesbrough to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 48m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £95 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Ardrossan bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Ardrossan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Ardrossan train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Ardrossan is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan.

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

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Where can I stay near Ardrossan?

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Middlesbrough to Ardrossan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
5h 48m
£80–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 183
7h 20m
£25–95
Drive 190.9 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Ardrossancar 190.9 mi
3h 50m
£47–68
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
7h 52m
£86–211
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
6h 10m
£75–195
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
7h 30m
£25–55

Middlesbrough to Ardrossan by train

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Distance: 238.4 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan Town via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Buchanan Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 5h 5m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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