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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    2h 2m
    £19–48

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saltcoats Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    3h 36m
    £15–23

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    2h 35m
    £19–30

  4. Drive  73.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Saltcoatscar car 73.5 mi
    1h 38m
    £19–27

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    2h 30m
    £21–49

Edinburgh to Saltcoats by train and foot

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Saltcoats via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Saltcoats Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 36m.

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