Ardrossan travel guide

Ardrossan Tourism | Ardrossan Guide

You're Going to Love Ardrossan

With a population of 10,000, Ardrossan is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ardrossan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ardrossan

Ardrossan in September
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ardrossan in September
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ardrossan

Plane

When flying to Ardrossan, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), which is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ardrossan, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ardrossan to Edinburgh takes 1h 27m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £80 for a 3h 14m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Ardrossan South Beach is the busiest station in Ardrossan. Another popular train station is Ardrossan Harbour, located 0.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ardrossan is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 182 miles from Ardrossan. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ardrossan, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ardrossan takes 54 miles and will cost you around £13. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ardrossan, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), which is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ardrossan, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ardrossan to Edinburgh takes 1h 27m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £80 for a 3h 14m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Ardrossan South Beach is the busiest station in Ardrossan. Another popular train station is Ardrossan Harbour, located 0.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ardrossan is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 182 miles from Ardrossan. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ardrossan, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ardrossan takes 54 miles and will cost you around £13. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Ardrossan

Airlines serving Ardrossan

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ardrossan

Most booked hotels in Ardrossan

South Beach Apartment
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Edenmore Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£126+
Marine Troon
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£224+
Fairfield House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Lauriston Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£87+

Hiring a car in Ardrossan

Hiring a car in Ardrossan costs £11 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 197% cheaper than airport locations in Ardrossan.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ardrossan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.79 and £23.72. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ardrossan, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ardrossan costs £11 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 197% cheaper than airport locations in Ardrossan.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ardrossan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.79 and £23.72. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ardrossan, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.