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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Saltcoats is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Saltcoats is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Saltcoats?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Saltcoats?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Saltcoats via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Saltcoats?

The distance between Hamilton and Saltcoats is 41 miles. The road distance is 36.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Saltcoats without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £15 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Hamilton to Saltcoats, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Saltcoats bus from?

Hamilton to Saltcoats bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Saltcoats train from?

Hamilton to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Saltcoats?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Saltcoats is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £15 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Hamilton to Saltcoats bus arrive?

Hamilton to Saltcoats bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Saltcoats train arrive?

Hamilton to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Saltcoats?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Saltcoats is 37 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Hamilton to Saltcoats.

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

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Hamilton to Saltcoats - 5 ways to travel via train, line 267 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
1h 30m
£16–17
Drive 36.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Saltcoatscar 36.4 mi
56 min
£9–13
Line 267 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Stbus 267 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
2h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Saltcoatstaxi 36.4 mi
56 min
£75–95
Bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
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
2h 31m

Hamilton to Saltcoats by train

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Distance: 40.8 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Saltcoats via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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