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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Ardrossan is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Ardrossan?

The distance between Nottingham and Ardrossan is 337 miles. The road distance is 289.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Nottingham to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Ardrossan bus from?

Nottingham to Ardrossan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Ardrossan train from?

Nottingham to Ardrossan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Ardrossan?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Ardrossan is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Nottingham to Ardrossan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Ardrossan train arrive?

Nottingham to Ardrossan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Ardrossan?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Ardrossan is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Nottingham to Ardrossan.

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

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Where can I stay near Ardrossan?

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Nottingham to Ardrossan - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham to Ardrossan by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
7h 5m
£100–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
10h 54m
£68–155
Drive 288.2 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Ardrossancar 288.2 mi
5h 19m
£72–104
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 46m
£71–153
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
9h 49m
£113–210
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
6h 20m
£96–190
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
6h 57m
£100–197
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
7h 5m
£153–423
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
6h 49m
£158–348
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
7h 23m
£98–216

Nottingham to Ardrossan by train

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Distance: 335 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Ardrossan Town via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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