There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Saltcoats by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 915
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
4h 31m£32–58Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museumbus 11
5h 11m£24–34Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
5h 6m£56–92Drive 121.1 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Saltcoatscar 121.1 mi
2h 29m£31–44
Fort William to Saltcoats by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Saltcoats is to bus and line 11 bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Saltcoats is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Saltcoats via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Fort William and Saltcoats is 133 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Saltcoats without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 31m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Fort William to Saltcoats, including transfers.
Fort William to Saltcoats bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Saltcoats is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Saltcoats, Scotland?
You can take a train from Fort William to Saltcoats via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museum via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoats
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoats
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
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Booking & Getting There
Fort William to Saltcoats bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Fort William to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Saltcoats is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Fort William to Saltcoats.
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