The average bus between Manchester and Saltcoats takes 7h 30m and the fastest bus takes 6h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 twice daily between Manchester and Saltcoats. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Saltcoats at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Saltcoats station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Manchester to Saltcoats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Saltcoats bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Saltcoats is 290.4 km. The road distance is 404 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.