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How to get fromAlexandria to Saltcoatsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Saltcoats by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain train
    1h 57m
    £18–31

  2. Drive  36.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alexandria to Saltcoatscar car 36.5 mi
    48 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 757 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus bus 757
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Saltcoatstrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    2h 31m
    £18–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alexandria to Saltcoatstaxi taxi 36.5 mi
    48 min
    £160–200

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Saltcoats Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    3h 32m
    £17–24

Alexandria to Saltcoats by train

Calendar230Weekly Trains
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Alexandria, Scotland and Saltcoats, Scotland?

You can take a train from Alexandria to Saltcoats via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilmour Street to Saltcoats Station via Shopping Centre Entrance, James Watt Street, and West Campbell Street in around 3h 32m.

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