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

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Tarbert is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Tarbert is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Saltcoats and Tarbert?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Tarbert. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum and arriving at Bus Terminal via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Tarbert?

The distance between Saltcoats and Tarbert is 127 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Tarbert without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Saltcoats to Tarbert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Tarbert bus from?

Saltcoats to Tarbert bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.

Where does the Saltcoats to Tarbert bus arrive?

Saltcoats to Tarbert bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Can I drive from Saltcoats to Tarbert?

Yes, the driving distance between Saltcoats to Tarbert is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Saltcoats to Tarbert.

Where can I stay near Tarbert?

There are 250+ hotels available in Tarbert.

Saltcoats to Tarbert - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Saltcoats to Tarbert by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus 926
4h 58m
£32–64
Drive 113.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Tarbertcar 113.9 mi
2h 20m
£28–40
Line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus 926
6h 8m
£31–53
Drive via Largs 114.1 mi
1. Drive from Largs to Tarbertcar 114.1 mi
2h 38m
£32–50

Saltcoats to Tarbert by train and bus

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4h 58mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.2 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Saltcoats, Scotland and Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Bus Terminal via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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