The average bus between Saltcoats and Arbroath takes 5h 44m and the fastest bus takes 4h 47m. There is a bus service every few hours from Saltcoats to Arbroath. 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 Saltcoats and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltcoats is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Paisley Gilmour Street and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Saltcoats to Arbroath? 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 Saltcoats to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats station and arriving at Arbroath station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Saltcoats to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Smithhills Street station.
Saltcoats to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
The distance between Saltcoats and Arbroath is 171.3 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Saltcoats to Bus Station via Paisley Gilmour Street, Smithhills Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 4h 17m.