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

The cheapest way to get from Coatbridge to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Coatbridge to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Coatbridge and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Coatbridge to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Coatbridge Jobcentre and arriving at Edinburgh - Princes Street via Plantation Avenue and Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Coatbridge and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coatbridge Sunnyside and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Coatbridge to Edinburgh?

The distance between Coatbridge and Edinburgh is 35 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coatbridge to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £11 - £18.

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

The train from Coatbridge Sunnyside to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Coatbridge to Edinburgh bus from?

Coatbridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Coatbridge Jobcentre station.

Where do I catch the Coatbridge to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Coatbridge to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Coatbridge to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h and costs £11 - £18. Alternatively, you can line 42 bus and line 236 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Coatbridge to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Coatbridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Senior Citzens Centre station.

Where does the Coatbridge to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Coatbridge to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Coatbridge to Edinburgh is 38 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Coatbridge to Edinburgh.

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

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Coatbridge to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 42 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Coatbridge to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coatbridge Sunnyside to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
1h
£11–18
Drive 37.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Coatbridge to Edinburghcar 37.7 mi
47 min
£10–14
Line 42 bus, line 236 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Coatbridge Jobcentre to Senior Citzens Centrebus 42A / ...
2. Take the bus from Plantation Avenue to Harthill Servicesbus 236 / ...
3. Take the bus from Harthill Services to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
2h 23m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Coatbridge to Edinburghtaxi 37.7 mi
47 min
£110–140

Coatbridge to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 34.6 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Coatbridge, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Coatbridge Sunnyside to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coatbridge Jobcentre to Edinburgh - Princes Street via Senior Citzens Centre, Plantation Avenue, and Harthill Services in around 2h 23m.

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