The cheapest and fastest trains from Saltcoats to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saltcoats to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saltcoats to Glasgow will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Saltcoats for Glasgow every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Saltcoats to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saltcoats to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 42 km
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1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Saltcoats to Glasgow train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:32 Saltcoats | 0h47 | 06:19 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:26 Saltcoats | 0h46 | 10:12 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Saltcoats to Glasgow
Trains from Saltcoats to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
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Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 05:42 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Saltcoats to Glasgow trainsScotRail trains will get you between Saltcoats and Glasgow from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Saltcoats to Glasgow train
Travel by train from Saltcoats to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Saltcoats to Glasgow.

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Important Stations and Airports in Saltcoats and Glasgow
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:23 - 18:18 Saturday 06:23 - 18:18 Sunday 09:40 - 19:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to both platforms and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 5
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Card only telephone
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Vernon Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 23:10 Saturday 06:25 - 23:10 Sunday 08:25 - 23:25 RJIS - Before 0900 and after 1930 day of travel tickets only - no advance purcha
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Minerva Street
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 23:30 Saturday 06:10 - 23:30 Sunday 08:10 - 23:35
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to Island platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Island Platform. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Clarence Drive
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 23:30 Saturday 05:50 - 23:30 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Available between ticket office opening hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: On each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Beith Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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