The average bus between Motherwell and Saltcoats takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 31m. There is a bus service every few hours from Motherwell 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 Motherwell and Saltcoats. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Saltcoats at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Motherwell 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 Motherwell to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Saltcoats station via Kilmarnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Motherwell to Saltcoats bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Motherwell to Saltcoats bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at North Ayrshire Museum station.
The distance between Motherwell and Saltcoats is 52.8 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Hamilton Road to North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 28m.