What is the cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Birmingham is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Saltcoats and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum and arriving at Newhall Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Saltcoats and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Saltcoats to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Birmingham?

The distance between Saltcoats and Birmingham is 295 miles. The road distance is 298.4 miles.

How do I travel from Saltcoats to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Saltcoats to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Saltcoats to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Birmingham bus from?

Saltcoats to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Birmingham train from?

Saltcoats to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Saltcoats station.

Train or bus from Saltcoats to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Birmingham is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Saltcoats to Birmingham bus arrive?

Saltcoats to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Saltcoats to Birmingham train arrive?

Saltcoats to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Saltcoats to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Saltcoats to Birmingham is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Saltcoats to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Saltcoats to Birmingham?

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3h 24m
£44–121
Train
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 5m
£113–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
8h 36m
£48–78
Drive 296.7 mi
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Birminghamcar 296.7 mi
5h 15m
£73–105
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4h 26m
£51–142
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 19m
£93–197
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 27m
£131–444
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 24m
£115–199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 17m
£69–170

Saltcoats to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 293.4 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Central in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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