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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN)
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
44 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
46 m
Trains on 19 Sept
18
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 18 trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN), including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L871178:340h44Glasgow Central (GLC)9:18Ardrossan Town (ADN)£111One-way0 changes- W6856810:150h48Glasgow Central (GLC)11:03Ardrossan Town (ADN)£111One-way0 changes
- W6860416:150h48Glasgow Central (GLC)17:03Ardrossan Town (ADN)£111One-way0 changes
- W6859314:150h48Glasgow Central (GLC)15:03Ardrossan Town (ADN)£111One-way0 changes
- W6857511:150h48Glasgow Central (GLC)12:03Ardrossan Town (ADN)£111One-way0 changes
- L871178:340h44Glasgow Central (GLC)9:18Ardrossan Town (ADN)£111One-way0 changes
- L8712016:520h46Glasgow Central (GLC)17:38Ardrossan Town (ADN)£111One-way0 changes
- W6861619:170h47Glasgow Central (GLC)20:04Ardrossan Town (ADN)£111One-way0 changes
- W6860717:340h47Glasgow Central (GLC)18:21Ardrossan Town (ADN)£111One-way0 changes
- W6856810:150h48Glasgow Central (GLC)11:03Ardrossan Town (ADN)£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 4m faster (46m by train vs 50m by car) and roughly £28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£11 vs £39). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Scotrail.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN) trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87121 | On time 16:52 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h45 | 17:37 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68608 | On time 17:34 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h47 | 18:21 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68612 | On time 18:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h47 | 19:02 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68615 | On time 19:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h47 | 20:02 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68620 | On time 20:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h48 | 21:03 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68623 | On time 21:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h47 | 22:02 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68631 | On time 23:14 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h49 | 0:03 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
| W83853 · W68541 | 5:46 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h18 | 7:04 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 1 change | |
| W68541 | 6:16 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h48 | 7:04 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68548 | 7:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h48 | 8:03 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87117 | 8:34 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h44 | 9:18 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68562 | 9:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h48 | 10:03 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68568 | 10:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h48 | 11:03 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68575 | 11:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h48 | 12:03 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68580 | 12:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h50 | 13:05 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68587 | 13:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h49 | 14:04 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68593 | 14:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h48 | 15:03 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68598 | 15:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h48 | 16:03 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68604 | 16:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h48 | 17:03 Ardrossan Town (ADN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:15, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 41m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 9:15 |
Last train 22:14 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Scotrail from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN) trainsScotrail trains will get you between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Ardrossan Town (ADN) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ardrossan Town (ADN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Central (GLC) and Ardrossan Town (ADN)
Most Glasgow Central (GLC) to Ardrossan Town (ADN) trains use the Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Town station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Central (GLC) and Ardrossan Town (ADN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Ardrossan Town from Ardrossan city centre
Ardrossan Town is 1 km from Ardrossan city centre. Public transport options include:
Ardrossan Town train station facilities and services
Ardrossan Town has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ardrossan Town.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ardrossan Town: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ardrossan Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ardrossan Town: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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