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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ardrossan is to bus and train which costs £40 - £110 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ardrossan is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Hill Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Stafford and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Reading to Ardrossan?

The distance between Reading and Ardrossan is 425 miles. The road distance is 394.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £50 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Reading to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ardrossan bus from?

Reading to Ardrossan bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ardrossan train from?

Reading to Ardrossan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Ardrossan?

The best way to get from Reading to Ardrossan is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £50 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Reading to Ardrossan bus arrive?

Reading to Ardrossan bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Ardrossan train arrive?

Reading to Ardrossan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Reading to Ardrossan?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ardrossan is 394 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Reading to Ardrossan.

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

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Where can I stay near Ardrossan?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Reading 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 Reading to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
8h 13m
£54–391
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
14h 28m
£44–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 594
12h 3m
£61–119
Drive 392 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Ardrossancar 392 mi
7h 4m
£95–137
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 20m
£96–323
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
8h 20m
£64–262
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Custom Housetrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain
5h 30m
£104–292
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
5h 55m
£66–169
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain
4h 57m
£51–215
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 50m
£68–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
6h 39m
£114–316

Reading to Ardrossan by train

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Distance: 422.4 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Ardrossan Town via Stafford and Glasgow Central in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Hill Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 12h 3m.

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