The average train between Liverpool and Saltcoats takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.
Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Saltcoats. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Saltcoats at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Saltcoats station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Liverpool to Saltcoats train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Saltcoats train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Saltcoats station.
Book your Liverpool to Saltcoats train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Saltcoats is 273.4 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Saltcoats via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 39m.