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Liverpool to Saltcoats trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Saltcoats takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.

5h 8m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain train
4h 38m
£61–150

Liverpool to Saltcoats train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Saltcoats. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Saltcoats at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 17m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 44m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressCaledonian SleeperScotRail9h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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.

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Saltcoats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Saltcoats, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Saltcoats via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 38m.

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