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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Ardrossan is to bus and train which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Ardrossan is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs £45 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Hill Street via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

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 4m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Ardrossan?

The distance between Nottingham and Ardrossan is 337 miles. The road distance is 284.4 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 via Preston which takes 7h 4m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Greyfriar Gate 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 via Preston which takes 7h 4m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Nottingham to Ardrossan bus arrive?

Nottingham to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Nottingham to Ardrossan.

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

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Nottingham to Ardrossan - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Nottingham to Ardrossan by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
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 4m
£48–200
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
7h 30m
£46–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 20m
Drive 282.7 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Ardrossancar 282.7 mi
5h 31m
£70–101
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 29m
£48–161
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
10h 21m
£48–71
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 1m
£69–212
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 25m
£119–404
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
6h 56m
£99–386
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
6h 52m
£55–163
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 6m
£67–220

Nottingham to Ardrossan by train

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Distance: 335 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Hill Street via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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