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York to Ardrossan Train prices and times

Looking to travel from York to Ardrossan? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £24.80, with average prices for this route around £32.40.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalOperator
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11:07
5 hours 24 minutes, Changes required
York
16:31
Ardrossan South Beach
LNERNorthernAvanti West CoastScotRail
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11:23
6 hours 36 minutes, Changes required
York
17:59
Ardrossan South Beach
NorthernTransPennine ExpressScotRail
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11:32
5 hours 28 minutes, Changes required
York
17:00
Ardrossan South Beach
CrossCountryNorthernTransPennine ExpressScotRail
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11:35
5 hours 25 minutes, Changes required
York
17:00
Ardrossan South Beach
LNERScotRail
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11:56
5 hours 4 minutes, Changes required
York
17:00
Ardrossan South Beach
LNERScotRail
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11:56
5 hours 32 minutes, Changes required
York
17:28
Paris
LNERScotRail
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York to Ardrossan Train Route Details

First train
First train
01:35
Last train
Last train
20:59
Departure station
Departure station
York
Arrival station
Arrival station
Ardrossan
Journey time
Journey time
4 hours 56 minutes
Distance
Distance
304 km
Price
Price
£24.80*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from York to Ardrossan

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from York to Ardrossan can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from York to Ardrossan for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from York to Ardrossan, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from York to Ardrossan ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from York to Ardrossan more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

York to Ardrossan train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.