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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Coatbridge is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £25 - £45 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Coatbridge is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Coatbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Coatbridge. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Stance via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Coatbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Coatbridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Whifflet via Lancaster and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Coatbridge?

The distance between Manchester and Coatbridge is 218 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Coatbridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Manchester to Coatbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Coatbridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Coatbridge train from?

Manchester to Coatbridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Coatbridge?

The best way to get from Manchester to Coatbridge is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 4h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Manchester to Coatbridge bus arrive?

Manchester to Coatbridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Coatbridge train arrive?

Manchester to Coatbridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Coatbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Coatbridge is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Manchester to Coatbridge.

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

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Where can I stay near Coatbridge?

There are 838+ hotels available in Coatbridge.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 42m
£77–132
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
4h 58m
£25–42
Drive 207.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Coatbridgecar 207.7 mi
3h 32m
£51–73
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
4h 44m
£55–159
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 50m
£75–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 54m
£41–96
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)plane LPL - GLA
5h 13m
£62–196
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)plane BHX - GLA
4h 52m
£64–166
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Coatbridge Sunnysidetrain
5h 26m
£81–188

Manchester to Coatbridge by train and bus

47Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.9 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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 £70–130 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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