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Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach by train

First train

04:43

Last train

23:36

Departure station

Liverpool Lime Street

Arrival station

Ardrossan South Beach

Journey time

From 4h 20m

Distance

171 miles (275 km)

Frequency

48 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper

Taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach in 4 hours 20 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 5 hours 54 minutes to travel the 171 miles (275 km) from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 20 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 48 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, ScotRail or East Midlands Railway to Ardrossan South Beach. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 South Beach by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach take?

The average journey time by train between Liverpool Lime Street and Ardrossan South Beach is 5 hours and 54 minutes, with around 48 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Liverpool Lime Street and Ardrossan South Beach by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach?

No, there are no direct train services from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach. Travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach leave?

The first train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach leaves at 04:43. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach leave?

The last train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach leaves at 23:36. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Liverpool Lime Street and Ardrossan South Beach by train?

Trains travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Ardrossan South Beach cover a distance of around 171 miles (275 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Ardrossan South Beach to Liverpool Lime Street.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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