What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coatbridge?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coatbridge is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coatbridge?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coatbridge is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Coatbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Coatbridge. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Stance via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Coatbridge?

The distance between Cardiff and Coatbridge is 393 miles. The road distance is 366.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Coatbridge without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coatbridge without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £75 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Coatbridge?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Cardiff to Coatbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Coatbridge bus from?

Cardiff to Coatbridge bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Coatbridge?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coatbridge is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £75 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Coatbridge bus arrive?

Cardiff to Coatbridge bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Coatbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Coatbridge is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Cardiff to Coatbridge.

Where can I stay near Coatbridge?

There are 1331+ hotels available in Coatbridge.

Cardiff to Coatbridge - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Coatbridge by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Maxim Business Park
4h 21m
£48–134
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
13h 11m
£31–69
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwell
7h 23m
£80–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
11h 2m
£32–46
Drive 364.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Coatbridge364.1 mi
6h 47m
£92–132
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 27m
£44–124
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Maxim Business Park
4h 30m
£72–196
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Maxim Business Park
5h 13m
£66–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 19m
£61–202

Cardiff to Coatbridge by train and bus

127Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390.5 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Coatbridge, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Stance via Crewe, Preston, Motherwell, and Motherwell station in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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