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

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There are 6 ways to get from York to Saltcoats by train, 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 35m
    £86–179

  2. Drive  219.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Saltcoatscar car 219.9 mi
    4h 8m
    £56–80

  3. 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
    7h 38m
    £78–182

  4. 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
    £121–180

  5. Steam train, train

    1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain train The Dalesman East
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    9h 12m

  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 48m
    £94–189

York to Saltcoats by train and foot

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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 35m.

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