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How to get from East Kilbride to Ardrossan by train?

By train

To get from East Kilbride to Ardrossan in Ardrossan, take the SCOTRAIL train from East Kilbride station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Ardrossan Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Ardrossan
Leaves from East Kilbride
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardrossan Town
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ardrossan
    Walk to
    Ardrossan
    Princes Street
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to Ardrossan
The distance between East Kilbride, Ardrossan and Ardrossan, Ardrossan is approximately 42.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride to Ardrossan by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ardrossan – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, Ardrossan and the nearest public transport station is Torrance Road, West Mains.

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Torrance Road, West Mains
  • Glebe Crescent, West Mains
  • Cunningham Road, West Mains
Public transport stations close to Ardrossan, Ardrossan

Ardrossan is located at Princes Street, Ardrossan and the nearest public transport station is Verona Place, Ardrossan.

Train stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Ardrossan Harbour
  • Saltcoats
  • Ardrossan South Beach

Bus stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Verona Place, Ardrossan
  • Park Road, Ardrossan
  • Crathie Drive, Ardrossan

Ferry stations close to Ardrossan:

  • Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Ardrossan?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Ardrossan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Kilbride to Ardrossan?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near East Kilbride in East Kilbride to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow Central station near Ardrossan in Ardrossan.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Kilbride to Ardrossan by train?

    The total travel time between East Kilbride in East Kilbride and Ardrossan in Ardrossan by train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Kilbride to get to Ardrossan?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near East Kilbride in East Kilbride.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Kilbride and Ardrossan?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Central station, which is closest to Ardrossan in Ardrossan.

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