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

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  1. Train, line 51 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Piazza Shopping Centre to Cogan Streetbus bus 166 / ...
    1h 2m
    £16–24

  2. Drive 20.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saltcoats to Barrheadcar car 20.7 mi
    30 min
    £5–8

  3. Line 11 bus, train, line 51 bus

    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to McGavin Waybus bus 11
    2. Take the train from Kilwinning to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Piazza Shopping Centre to Cogan Streetbus bus 166 / ...
    1h 15m
    £17–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Saltcoats to Barrheadtaxi taxi 20.7 mi
    30 min
    £45–55

  5. Line 11 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Dunlop Streetbus bus 11
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Barrheadtrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 54m
    £13–21

Saltcoats to Barrhead by train and bus

Calendar240Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Saltcoats to Barrhead. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to Piazza Shopping Centre, then take the line 166 bus to Cogan Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Cogan Street via McGavin Way, Kilwinning, Paisley Gilmour Street, and Piazza Shopping Centre in around 1h 15m.

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