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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

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    1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2h 1m
    £19–49

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saltcoats Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2h 34m
    £19–31

  3. Drive  73.9 mi

    1. Drive from Saltcoats to Edinburghcar car 73.9 mi
    1h 38m
    £19–27

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 34m
    £22–49

  5. Line 9 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3h 4m
    £21–37

Saltcoats to Edinburgh by train and foot

Calendar238Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saltcoats Station to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 34m.

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