There are 8 ways to get from Saltcoats to York by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
4h 32m£85–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
9h 15m£39–56Drive 219.2 mi
- Drive from Saltcoats to Yorkcar 219.2 mi
4h 6m£55–79Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
- Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
6h 47m£74–179Train
- Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 36m£122–189Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
10h 50m£43–86Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
7h 16m£88–210Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
5h 44m£96–192
Saltcoats to York by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to York is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to York is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to York. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum and arriving at Micklegate via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Saltcoats to York. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats and arriving at York via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Saltcoats and York is 281 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saltcoats to York without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 32m and costs £80 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Saltcoats to York, including transfers.
Saltcoats to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Saltcoats to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Saltcoats station.
The best way to get from Saltcoats to York is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 32m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Saltcoats, Scotland and York, England?
You can take a train from Saltcoats to York via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Micklegate via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £40–200
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–190
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £100–170
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–170
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–160
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Saltcoats to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Saltcoats to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saltcoats to York is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Saltcoats to York.
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