The average train between York and Saltcoats takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Saltcoats. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Saltcoats at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Saltcoats station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
York to Saltcoats train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Saltcoats train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Saltcoats station.
Book your York to Saltcoats train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Saltcoats is 301.8 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from York to Saltcoats via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central in around 5h 8m.