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

The cheapest way to get from Coatbridge to Manchester is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £25 - £50 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coatbridge to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Coatbridge and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Coatbridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Stance and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Coatbridge and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Coatbridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Whifflet and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Coatbridge to Manchester?

The distance between Coatbridge and Manchester is 215 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coatbridge to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Coatbridge to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coatbridge to Manchester bus from?

Coatbridge to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Where do I catch the Coatbridge to Manchester train from?

Coatbridge to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train, bus or fly from Coatbridge to Manchester?

The best way to get from Coatbridge to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 5h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Coatbridge to Manchester bus arrive?

Coatbridge to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Coatbridge to Manchester train arrive?

Coatbridge to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Coatbridge to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Coatbridge to Manchester is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Coatbridge to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 40m
£48–136
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 28m
£25–47
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Coatbridge to Manchestercar 206.9 mi
3h 31m
£51–73
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 55m
£55–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 27m
£39–100
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 50m
£56–138
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 53m
£58–187
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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 23m
£67–155
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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 33m
£65–162

Coatbridge to Manchester by train

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Distance: 213.4 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Coatbridge, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Whifflet to Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Preston in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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