The average bus between Saltcoats and Manchester takes 7h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saltcoats to Manchester. 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 3 times a day between Saltcoats and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltcoats is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Manchester at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Saltcoats to Manchester? 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 Saltcoats to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats station and arriving at Manchester station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Saltcoats to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Saltcoats to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Saltcoats and Manchester is 290.4 km. The road distance is 403 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h.