There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Saltcoats by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
3h 49m£48–109Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museumbus 11
5h 19m£20–33Bus
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus Uk091
5h 13m£28–50Drive 168.5 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Saltcoatscar 168.5 mi
3h 13m£42–60Fly
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
6h 22m£98–192
Aberdeen to Saltcoats by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Saltcoats is to bus and line 11 bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Saltcoats is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Saltcoats via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Saltcoats is 184 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Saltcoats without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Aberdeen to Saltcoats, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Saltcoats bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Saltcoats is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £200 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Saltcoats, Scotland?
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Saltcoats via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Terminal Building hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–280
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow Airport via Kirkwall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £110–380
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow Airport via Lerwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £120–440
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–200
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £35–55
- 1st Class
- £60–85
Train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoats
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- 1st Class
- £17–24
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Terminal Building
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdeen to Saltcoats bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Saltcoats is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Aberdeen to Saltcoats.
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