The average train between Manchester and Coatbridge takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Coatbridge. 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 Manchester and Coatbridge. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Coatbridge at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Coatbridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Coatbridge station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Manchester to Coatbridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Coatbridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Manchester to Coatbridge train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Coatbridge is 288.6 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Whifflet via Preston and Motherwell in around 4h 1m.