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Outbound fromBristol Temple Meads to Ardrossan by train
It takes an average of 9h 53m to travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Ardrossan by train, over a distance of around 304 miles (489 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Bristol Temple Meads to Ardrossan and tickets for this journey start from £158.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:58 | |
| Departure station | Bristol Temple Meads | |
| Arrival station | Ardrossan | |
| Journey time | From 6h 55m | |
| Distance | 304 miles (489 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £158.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Ardrossan in 6 hours 55 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Ardrossan? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 53 minutes to travel the 304 miles (489 km) from Bristol Temple Meads to Ardrossan by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 55 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 14 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or ScotRail to Ardrossan. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bristol Temple Meads to Ardrossan in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £158.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Ardrossan by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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