How to get to Coatbridge from Glasgow

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Compare train and coach for Glasgow to Coatbridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Coatbridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a coach costs an average of £11.

Distance: 15 km

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£6

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£11

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£34

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1h 10m

Average total duration

40m

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30m

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57m

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27m

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24m

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The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Coatbridge is a train with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Coatbridge:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Glasgow to Coatbridge costing on average £11.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Coatbridge is by coach with an average journey time of 57m.

Other travel options to Coatbridge take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glasgow and Coatbridge including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 40m versus 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Glasgow to Coatbridge

How to get to Coatbridge from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Coatbridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Scotrail
    8:040h47
    Glasgow
    8:51Coatbridge
    £61One-way
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  • Scotrail
    8:040h47
    Glasgow
    8:51Coatbridge
    £61One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Scotrail
    8:040h47
    Glasgow
    8:51Coatbridge
    £61One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Glasgow to Coatbridge

Travel to Coatbridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Coatbridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Coatbridge including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Coatbridge is a train with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Coatbridge:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Glasgow to Coatbridge costing on average £11.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Coatbridge is by coach with an average journey time of 57m.

Other travel options to Coatbridge take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 10m.

The Glasgow to Coatbridge distance is approximately 15 km.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Coatbridge is:
  • Around 14 coaches per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Coatbridge as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Coatbridge:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Coatbridge Central (CBC).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Coatbridge.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Coatbridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus to go to Coatbridge by coach.
  • Travel with Scotrail to go to Coatbridge by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Coatbridge with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct coaches per day with Infobus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Coatbridge often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Cumbernauld, Manchester, Hamilton. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Coatbridge and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Glasgow to Coatbridge, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A day or two in Coatbridge should suffice to explore its attractions like the Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life and the Time Capsule Waterpark, allowing time for a leisurely visit and a meal at a local restaurant.

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