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 £28 - £80 and takes 11h 4m.

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 31m and costs £65 - £100.

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 Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs £45 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 FlixBus, 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 via Preston which takes 7h 14m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £80 and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Nottingham to Ardrossan bus arrive?

Nottingham to Ardrossan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City 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 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

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

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 14m
£46–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
11h 4m
£28–80
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
£48–72
Drive 282.7 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Ardrossancar 282.7 mi
5h 31m
£70–100
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 35m
£46–159
Train
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
£43–206
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 8m
£62–203
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 31m
£119–375
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 54m
£65–182
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 1m
£99–387
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
£63–210

Nottingham to Ardrossan by train

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7h 14mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Ardrossan.

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Distance: 335 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Hill Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 11h 4m.

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