The average bus between Saltcoats and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 6h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saltcoats to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 4 times a day between Saltcoats and Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 47m • 3 changes


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5h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Saltcoats to Newcastle upon Tyne? 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum station and arriving at John Dobson Street station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Saltcoats to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.
Saltcoats to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Saltcoats and Newcastle upon Tyne is 213.9 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to John Dobson Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 9m.