There are 6 ways to get from East Kilbride to Coatbridge by bus, train, taxi, car or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Line 18 bus, train • 50 min
$7 - $8
Cheapest option
Line 201 bus • 1 h 8 min
$3 - $4
4 alternative options
Train • 1 h 15 min
$9 - $12
Taxi • 16 min
$25 - $30
Drive • 16 min
$2 - $4
Walk • 3 h 41 min
Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East Kilbride, St Brides Church (Threshold) and arriving at Whifflet, Easton Place (Whifflet Rail Station) station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1 h 8 min.
No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Coatbridge. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Whifflet via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 15 min.
The distance between East Kilbride and Coatbridge is 9 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Coatbridge without a car is to line 18 bus and train which takes 50 min and costs .
It takes approximately 50 min to get from East Kilbride to Coatbridge, including transfers.
East Kilbride to Coatbridge bus services, operated by First, depart from East Kilbride, St Brides Church (Threshold) station.
East Kilbride to Coatbridge train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Coatbridge is to line 201 bus which takes 1 h 8 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 1 h 15 min.
East Kilbride to Coatbridge bus services, operated by First, arrive at Whifflet, Easton Place (Whifflet Rail Station).
East Kilbride to Coatbridge train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Whifflet station.
- Distance: 9 miles
- Duration: 50 min
What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Coatbridge, Scotland?
First operates a bus from East Kilbride to Coatbridge every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 - $4 and the journey takes 1 h 8 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Kilbride to Coatbridge via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1 h 15 min.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Rutherglen to Whifflet
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $5
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $4 - $6
- Anytime Day Single
- $4 - $5
Train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $4 - $7
- Anytime Day Single
- $4 - $6
Train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Whifflet
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $4 - $7
- Anytime Day Single
- $4 - $6
- Phone
- +44 (0)1224 650100
- Website
- firstgroup.com
Bus from Nerston, Lee's Burn Court (Whirlies Roundabout) to Rutherglen, King Street (Rutherglen Cross)
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- First
Bus from East Kilbride, St Brides Church (Threshold) to Whifflet, Easton Place (Whifflet Rail Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $4
- Website
- First
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $25 - $30
Glasgow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 429 7070
- Website
- glasgowtaxis.co.uk
City Cars Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 141 959 1212
- Website
- citycarsprivatehire.com
Hampden Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 141 429 1122
- Website
- hampdencars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Coatbridge is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from East Kilbride to Coatbridge.
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