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How to get fromSaltcoats to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Saltcoats to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 10m
    £89–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    6h 5m
    £30–48

  3. Drive 183.6 mi

    1. Drive from Saltcoats to Invernesscar car 183.6 mi
    3h 47m
    £45–65

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    6h 7m
    £105–232

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    5h 45m
    £76–174

  6. Bus via Kilmarnock Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    6h 13m
    £43–78

Saltcoats to Inverness by train and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Inverness via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–24 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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