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How to get fromSaltcoats to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Saltcoats to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 12m
    £77–139

  2. Line 11 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    7h
    £29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saltcoats Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    5h 26m
    £41–74

  4. Drive  183.6 mi

    1. Drive from Saltcoats to Invernesscar car 183.6 mi
    3h 47m
    £46–67

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    6h 35m
    £103–237

  6. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    5h 46m
    £62–134

Saltcoats to Inverness by train and foot

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Inverness via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saltcoats Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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