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

The cheapest way to get from Coatbridge to Cardiff is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coatbridge to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Coatbridge and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Coatbridge to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Stance and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Coatbridge and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Coatbridge to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Coatbridge Sunnyside and arriving at Cardiff Central via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Coatbridge to Cardiff?

The distance between Coatbridge and Cardiff is 377 miles. The road distance is 366.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coatbridge to Cardiff without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 55m and costs £95 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Coatbridge to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coatbridge to Cardiff bus from?

Coatbridge to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Coatbridge to Cardiff train from?

Coatbridge to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Coatbridge Sunnyside station.

Train or bus from Coatbridge to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Coatbridge to Cardiff is to train via Preston which takes 7h 55m and costs £95 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Coatbridge to Cardiff bus arrive?

Coatbridge to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Coatbridge to Cardiff train arrive?

Coatbridge to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Coatbridge to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Coatbridge to Cardiff is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Coatbridge to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Coatbridge to Cardiff?

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

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

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 55m
£99–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
10h 57m
£54–110
Drive 364.1 mi
1. Drive from Coatbridge to Cardiffcar 364.1 mi
6h 51m
£89–128
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 45m
£57–166
Train
1. Take the train from Coatbridge Sunnyside to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
8h 58m
£245–357
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 43m
£61–154
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h
£90–189
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 58m
£91–187
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 22m
£117–267

Coatbridge to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 375.1 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Coatbridge Jobcentre to Cardiff Central via Milton Street, Motherwell, Preston, and Crewe in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stance to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 10h 57m.

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