The average train between York and Saltcoats takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is an hourly train service 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 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 41m. 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 4h 41m.
York to Saltcoats train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Saltcoats train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Saltcoats station.
Book your York to Saltcoats train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between York and Saltcoats is 301.8 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from York to Saltcoats via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 37m.