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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Saltcoats is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Saltcoats is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Saltcoats?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Saltcoats?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Saltcoats via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Manchester to Saltcoats?

The distance between Manchester and Saltcoats is 252 miles. The road distance is 224 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Saltcoats without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Manchester to Saltcoats, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Saltcoats bus from?

Manchester to Saltcoats bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Saltcoats train from?

Manchester to Saltcoats train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Saltcoats?

The best way to get from Manchester to Saltcoats is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Manchester to Saltcoats bus arrive?

Manchester to Saltcoats bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Manchester to Saltcoats train arrive?

Manchester to Saltcoats train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Saltcoats?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Saltcoats is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Manchester to Saltcoats.

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

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Where can I stay near Saltcoats?

There are 416+ hotels available in Saltcoats.

Manchester to Saltcoats - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester 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
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain
4h 35m
£64–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 19m
£28–46
Drive 222.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Saltcoatscar 222.7 mi
4h 6m
£56–80
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 23m
£65–151
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
6h 20m
£54–121
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 14m
£69–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 35m
£72–171
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain
6h 45m
£100–216

Manchester to Saltcoats by train

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 250.8 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Saltcoats, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Saltcoats via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow twice daily. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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