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How to get fromMiddlesbrough to Ardrossanby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    5h 34m
    £75–169

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukx010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    7h 22m
    £34–55

  3. Drive  190.9 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Ardrossancar car 190.9 mi
    3h 51m
    £48–69

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    7h 26m
    £94–215

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    5h 48m
    £70–149

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Glasgowbus bus Ukn10
    7h 32m
    £34–50

Middlesbrough to Ardrossan by train and foot

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Ardrossan Town via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Hill Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 7h 22m.

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