There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Saltcoats by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 11 bus
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museumbus 11
2h 15m£31–55Drive 71.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Saltcoatscar 71.5 mi
1h 32m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
2h 52m£50–90Bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museumbus 11
4h 12m£35–48
Dumfries to Saltcoats by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Saltcoats is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Saltcoats is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Saltcoats via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Dumfries and Saltcoats is 74 miles. The road distance is 71.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Saltcoats without a car is to train and line 11 bus which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Dumfries to Saltcoats, including transfers.
Dumfries to Saltcoats bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Saltcoats is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Saltcoats, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Saltcoats via Glasgow Central in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumfries to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoats
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Dumfries to Saltcoats bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumfries to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Saltcoats is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Dumfries to Saltcoats.
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