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

From Drymen to Saltcoats by bus and train

To get from Drymen to Saltcoats in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 309 bus from The Square, Drymen station to Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Saltcoats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Bus - 309309
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Saltcoats
Leaves from The Square, Drymen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drymen
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Alexandria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch
    ID 6080422
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balloch
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Airdrie
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Largs
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltcoats
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Saltcoats
    Walk to
    Saltcoats
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Drymen to Saltcoats by bus and train via BF5, X10A and SCOTRAIL

To get from Drymen to Saltcoats in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BF5 bus from The Square, Drymen station to High School, Balfron station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X10A bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Saltcoats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Bus - BF5BF5
Bus - X10AX10A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Saltcoats
Leaves from The Square, Drymen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drymen
  • 2
    Bus - BF5BF5
    Wait for bus
    BF5
    Balfron
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High School, Balfron
    ID 66007003901
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lomond Terrace, Balfron
    ID 66005110009
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X10AX10A
    Wait for bus
    X10A
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090163
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    740 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltcoats
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Saltcoats
    Walk to
    Saltcoats
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Drymen to Saltcoats

The distance between Drymen, Scotland and Saltcoats, Scotland is approximately 94.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drymen 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 Drymen

Drymen is located at Drymen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Drymen.

Bus stations close to Drymen:

  • The Square, Drymen
  • Public Toilets, Drymen
  • The Buchanan Arms Hotel, Drymen

Public transport stations close to Saltcoats, Scotland

Saltcoats is located at Saltcoats, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Ardrossan Road, Saltcoats.

Train stations close to Saltcoats:

  • Saltcoats
  • Stevenston
  • Ardrossan Harbour

Bus stations close to Saltcoats:

  • Ardrossan Road, Saltcoats
  • Manse Street, Saltcoats
  • North Ayrshire Museum, Saltcoats

Alternative route from Drymen to Saltcoats by bus and train via BF5, X10A and SCOTRAIL

To get from Drymen to Saltcoats in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BF5 bus from The Square, Drymen station to High School, Balfron station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X10A bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Saltcoats station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Bus - BF5BF5
Bus - X10AX10A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Saltcoats
Leaves from The Square, Drymen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drymen
  • 2
    Bus - BF5BF5
    Wait for bus
    BF5
    Balfron
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High School, Balfron
    ID 66007003901
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lomond Terrace, Balfron
    ID 66005110009
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X10AX10A
    Wait for bus
    X10A
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090163
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    740 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltcoats
    43 min
  • 10
    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 Drymen to Saltcoats?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 309, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 223 minutes, using Bus line BF5, Bus line X10A, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

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

    The 309 bus line goes from Alexandria station near Drymen to Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch station near Saltcoats in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Drymen and Saltcoats in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 309 bus from the Alexandria stop near Drymen in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch station, which is closest to Saltcoats in Scotland.

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