What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Saltcoats?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Saltcoats is to car ferry and drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Saltcoats?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Saltcoats is to fly and train which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Saltcoats?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at North Ayrshire Museum via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Belfast to Saltcoats?

The distance between Belfast and Saltcoats is 117 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Saltcoats without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Saltcoats without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Saltcoats?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Belfast to Saltcoats, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Saltcoats bus from?

Belfast to Saltcoats bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Saltcoats bus arrive?

Belfast to Saltcoats bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Saltcoats?

There are 598+ hotels available in Saltcoats.

Belfast to Saltcoats - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Saltcoats by car ferry, car, busferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Saltcoatscar
3h 49m
£46–70
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Saltcoatstrain
3h 58m
£43–123
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
6h 35m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Saltcoatstrain
3h 18m
£44–158
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain
4h 42m
£54–161

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Saltcoats.

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Distance: 115.9 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Saltcoats, Scotland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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