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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Saltcoats is to bus and line 11 bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Saltcoats is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Saltcoats?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Saltcoats?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Saltcoats via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Saltcoats?

The distance between Edinburgh and Saltcoats is 77 miles. The road distance is 73.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Saltcoats without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Saltcoats, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Saltcoats bus from?

Edinburgh to Saltcoats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Saltcoats train from?

Edinburgh to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Saltcoats?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Saltcoats is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Saltcoats bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Saltcoats bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Saltcoats train arrive?

Edinburgh to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Saltcoats?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Saltcoats is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Edinburgh to Saltcoats.

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

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Where can I stay near Saltcoats?

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Edinburgh to Saltcoats - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Saltcoats by train, bus, or car

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
2h 2m
£24–30
Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museumbus 11
3h 24m
£11–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
2h 31m
£17–25
Drive 73.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Saltcoatscar 73.5 mi
1h 38m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
2h 32m
£20–87

Edinburgh to Saltcoats by train and foot

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Saltcoats, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Saltcoats via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 24m.

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