Train Manchester to Saltcoats from £108 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Saltcoats takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train 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.

4h 13m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 20m

£92–159

Manchester to Saltcoats train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Saltcoats. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:26 PM which arrives into Saltcoats at 10:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

9:24 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 4:23 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 5:31 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
3:26 PM → 8:23 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 25, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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