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How to get fromYork to Saltcoatsby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain train
    4h 34m
    £88–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    8h 54m
    £38–56

  3. Drive  219.9 mi

    1. Drive from York to Saltcoatscar car 219.9 mi
    4h 8m
    £55–79

  4. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    6h 26m
    £75–179

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    4h 41m
    £122–182

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 38m
    £97–190

York to Saltcoats by train and foot

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from York to Saltcoats via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to North Ayrshire Museum via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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