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How to get fromManchester to Coatbridgeby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to MotherwelltrainManchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 39m
    £35–70

  2. Bus via Buchanan Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationbusUk030 / ...
    5h 52m
    £21–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus590 / ...
    5h 31m
    £30–45

  4. Drive 207.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Coatbridgecar207.4 mi
    3h 28m
    £52–75

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeMAN - GLA
    4h 53m
    £67–152

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeMAN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Maxim Business Parkbus
    4h 46m
    £64–167

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLPL - GLA
    5h 12m
    £72–189

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Maxim Business Parkbus
    4h 45m
    £57–240

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHX - GLA
    4h 52m
    £52–235

Manchester to Coatbridge by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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