The average bus between Hamilton and Saltcoats takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hamilton to Saltcoats. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Hamilton and Saltcoats. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Saltcoats at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamilton to Saltcoats? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Saltcoats station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Hamilton to Saltcoats bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.
Hamilton to Saltcoats bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at North Ayrshire Museum station.
The distance between Hamilton and Saltcoats is 49.6 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 30m.