The average train between Coatbridge and Manchester takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Coatbridge to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Coatbridge and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coatbridge is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Coatbridge to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Coatbridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Coatbridge station and arriving at Manchester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Coatbridge to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Coatbridge to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Coatbridge to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Coatbridge and Manchester is 288.6 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Whifflet to Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Preston in around 3h 39m.