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

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Edinburgh is to line 11 bus and bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 23m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Saltcoats and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum and arriving at Princes Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Saltcoats and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Saltcoats to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Edinburgh?

The distance between Saltcoats and Edinburgh is 77 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 1m and costs £27 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Saltcoats to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Edinburgh bus from?

Saltcoats to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Saltcoats to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 1m and costs £27 - £30. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Saltcoats to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Saltcoats to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Saltcoats to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saltcoats to Edinburgh?

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

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

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2h 1m
£28–30
Line 11 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
3h 23m
£11–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
2h 23m
£20–26
Drive 73.9 mi
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Edinburghcar 73.9 mi
1h 38m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 34m
£12–30

Saltcoats to Edinburgh by train and foot

240Weekly Services

2h 1mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Saltcoats to Edinburgh.

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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 North Ayrshire Museum to Princes Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 23m.

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