How to get from Douglas to Ardrossan by bus and train?

From Douglas to Ardrossan by bus and train

To get from Douglas to Ardrossan in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 8A bus from Braehead, Douglas station to Bus Station, Lanark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Ardrossan South Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min.

190min
Bus - 8A8A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Ardrossan
Leaves from Braehead, Douglas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Douglas
  • 2
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Lanark
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Lanark
    ID 61501205
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lanark
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardrossan South Beach
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ardrossan
    Walk to
    Ardrossan
    2.31 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Douglas to Ardrossan

The distance between Douglas, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland is approximately 133.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Douglas to Ardrossan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Douglas

Douglas is located at Douglas, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Braehead, Douglas.

Bus stations close to Douglas:

  • Braehead, Douglas
  • Springhill Road, Douglas
  • Dale Street, Douglas

Public transport stations close to Ardrossan, Scotland

Ardrossan is located at Ardrossan, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Garthland Drive, Ardrossan.

Train stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Ardrossan South Beach
  • Ardrossan Town
  • Ardrossan Harbour

Bus stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Garthland Drive, Ardrossan
  • Millglen Road, Ardrossan
  • Ardrossan Park Church, Ardrossan

Ferry stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Douglas to Ardrossan?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 8A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Douglas and Ardrossan in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Douglas to Ardrossan in Scotland?

    The 8A bus line goes from Lanark station near Douglas to Bus Station, Lanark station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bus Station, Lanark station near Ardrossan in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Douglas to Ardrossan in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Douglas and Ardrossan in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Douglas to get to Ardrossan in Scotland?

    Get on the 8A bus from the Lanark stop near Douglas in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Douglas and Ardrossan in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station, Lanark station, which is closest to Ardrossan in Scotland.