How to get from Ayr to Saltcoats by bus and train?

From Ayr to Saltcoats by bus and train

To get from Ayr to Saltcoats in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 97 bus from Bus Station , Ayr station to Smith Street, Ayr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Kilwinning station to Saltcoats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min.

49min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Saltcoats
Leaves from Bus Station , Ayr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190692
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Doonfoot
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Street, Ayr
    ID 6190272
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ayr
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilwinning
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltcoats
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Saltcoats
    Walk to
    Saltcoats
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ayr to Saltcoats by bus and train via 52, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Ayr to Saltcoats in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52 bus from Bus Station , Ayr station to Smith Street, Ayr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Kilwinning station to Saltcoats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Saltcoats
Leaves from Bus Station , Ayr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190686
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Bellsbank
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Street, Ayr
    ID 6190272
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ayr
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilwinning
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltcoats
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Saltcoats
    Walk to
    Saltcoats
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ayr to Saltcoats

The distance between Ayr, Scotland and Saltcoats, Scotland is approximately 31.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayr to Saltcoats by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ayr

Ayr is located at Ayr, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station , Ayr.

Train stations close to Ayr:

  • Newton-On-Ayr
  • Ayr
  • Prestwick

Bus stations close to Ayr:

  • Bus Station , Ayr
  • Douglas Street, Ayr
  • Wellington Square, Ayr

Public transport stations close to Saltcoats, Scotland

Saltcoats is located at Saltcoats, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Manse Street, Saltcoats.

Train stations close to Saltcoats:

  • Ardrossan South Beach
  • Ardrossan Town
  • Stevenston

Bus stations close to Saltcoats:

  • Manse Street, Saltcoats
  • Ardrossan Road, Saltcoats
  • Canal Place, Saltcoats

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ayr to Saltcoats by bus and train via 52, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Ayr to Saltcoats in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52 bus from Bus Station , Ayr station to Smith Street, Ayr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Kilwinning station to Saltcoats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Saltcoats
Leaves from Bus Station , Ayr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190686
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Bellsbank
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Street, Ayr
    ID 6190272
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ayr
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilwinning
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltcoats
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Saltcoats
    Walk to
    Saltcoats
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Saltcoats?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 97, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ayr to Saltcoats?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Saltcoats in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ayr to Saltcoats in Scotland?

    The 97 bus line goes from Bus Station , Ayr station near Ayr to Doonfoot station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Doonfoot station near Saltcoats in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Ayr to Saltcoats in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ayr and Saltcoats in Scotland by bus and train is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ayr to get to Saltcoats in Scotland?

    Get on the 97 bus from the Bus Station , Ayr stop near Ayr in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ayr and Saltcoats in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Doonfoot station, which is closest to Saltcoats in Scotland.