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Southport to Ardrossan by train

First train

06:57

Last train

12:27

Departure station

Southport

Arrival station

Ardrossan

Journey time

From 5h 57m

Distance

156 miles (251 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail

Taking the train from Southport to Ardrossan in 5 hours 57 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Southport to Ardrossan? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 6 hours 15 minutes to travel the 156 miles (251 km) from Southport to Ardrossan by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 57 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes 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 TransPennine Express 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 Southport to Ardrossan 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 by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

What's the fastest journey time between Southport and Ardrossan by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Southport to Ardrossan is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Southport to Ardrossan?

No, there are no direct train services from Southport to Ardrossan. Travelling from Southport to Ardrossan by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Southport to Ardrossan leave?

The first train from Southport to Ardrossan leaves at 06:57. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Southport to Ardrossan leave?

The last train from Southport to Ardrossan leaves at 12:27. 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 Southport and Ardrossan by train?

Trains travelling from Southport to Ardrossan cover a distance of around 156 miles (251 km) during the journey.

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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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