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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Ardrossan is to line 555 bus and line 42 bus and bus and line 11 bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Hill Street via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Windermere to Ardrossan?

The distance between Windermere and Ardrossan is 193 miles. The road distance is 151.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £29 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Windermere to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Ardrossan bus from?

Windermere to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Ardrossan train from?

Windermere to Ardrossan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Ardrossan?

The best way to get from Windermere to Ardrossan is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £29 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and line 42 bus and bus and line 11 bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Windermere to Ardrossan bus arrive?

Windermere to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Blackhall Road station.

Where does the Windermere to Ardrossan train arrive?

Windermere to Ardrossan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Ardrossan?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Ardrossan is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Windermere to Ardrossan.

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

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Windermere to Ardrossan - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
4h 18m
£29–70
Line 555 bus, line 42 bus, bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Blackhall Roadbus 555 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Underpassbus 42 / ...
4. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
6. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
8h 59m
£27–51
Line 555 bus, bus, line 104 bus, train, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wetherspoonsbus 104
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
7h 17m
£45–55
Drive 151 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Ardrossancar 151 mi
3h 1m
£37–53

Windermere to Ardrossan by train

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.9 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Ardrossan Town via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Hill Street via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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