The average bus between Dundee and Saltcoats takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 54m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dundee to Saltcoats. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Dundee and Saltcoats. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Saltcoats at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dundee to Saltcoats? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Saltcoats station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Dundee to Saltcoats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Dundee to Saltcoats bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at North Ayrshire Museum station.
The distance between Dundee and Saltcoats is 146 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a bus from Overgate to North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 4h.