The average bus between Saltcoats and Gartcosh takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saltcoats to Gartcosh. 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 every 3 hours between Saltcoats and Gartcosh. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltcoats is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Gartcosh at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Saltcoats to Gartcosh? 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 Gartcosh. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats station and arriving at Gartcosh station via Kilmarnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Saltcoats to Gartcosh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.
Saltcoats to Gartcosh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bath Street station.
The distance between Saltcoats and Gartcosh is 52.5 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Lochend Road via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Bath Street, Renfield Street, and Glasgow Fort in around 3h 10m.