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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Saltcoats is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Saltcoats is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Saltcoats?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Saltcoats?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Saltcoats via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Saltcoats?

The distance between Cardiff and Saltcoats is 411 miles. The road distance is 381.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saltcoats without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Cardiff to Saltcoats, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Saltcoats bus from?

Cardiff to Saltcoats bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Saltcoats train from?

Cardiff to Saltcoats train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Saltcoats?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saltcoats is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff to Saltcoats bus arrive?

Cardiff to Saltcoats bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Saltcoats train arrive?

Cardiff to Saltcoats train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Saltcoats?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Saltcoats is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Saltcoats.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Saltcoats?

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Where can I stay near Saltcoats?

There are 607+ hotels available in Saltcoats.

Cardiff to Saltcoats - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Saltcoats by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoats
7h 50m
£64–227
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoats
13h 30m
£33–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
12h 7m
£34–49
Drive 379.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Saltcoats379.4 mi
7h 23m
£95–137
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 54m
£51–133
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoats
5h 48m
£57–146
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 47m
£68–212
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoats
5h 57m
£81–209
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
5h 57m
£125–369

Cardiff to Saltcoats by train

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Distance: 409 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Saltcoats, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Saltcoats via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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