The cheapest and fastest trains from Coatbridge to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coatbridge to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coatbridge to Edinburgh will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Coatbridge to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
Y40118 · W72657 · W73822
Y40123 · W72671 · W73844
Y40510 · Y38609
Y40518 · Y40032 · Y39717
Y40503 · Y39960 · Y39709
Y40510 · Y38609
Y40518 · Y40032 · Y39717
Y40123 · W72661 · Y39365
Y40503 · Y39960 · Y39709
Y40118 · W72657 · W73822Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Coatbridge to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coatbridge to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€18 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Coatbridge to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Coatbridge to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday, February 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Y40503 · Y39960 · Y39709 | On time 8:25 AM Coatbridge Central (CBC) | 1h46 | 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Y40118 · W72657 · W73822 | On time 8:51 AM Coatbridge Central (CBC) | 2h01 | 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Y40510 · Y38609 | On time 9:26 AM Coatbridge Central (CBC) | 1h34 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Y40123 · W72671 · W73844 | On time 9:50 AM Coatbridge Central (CBC) | 2h06 | 11:56 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Y40123 · W72661 · Y39365 | On time 9:50 AM Coatbridge Central (CBC) | 1h43 | 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Y40518 · Y40032 · Y39717 | On time 10:26 AM Coatbridge Central (CBC) | 1h36 | 12:02 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, February 13 | |||||
![]() | 4:51 AM Coatbridge | 2h06 | 6:57 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coatbridge to Edinburgh
Trains from Coatbridge to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€17) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (53 km) distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 32 miles (53 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€17) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 00:16 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Coatbridge to Edinburgh trainsScotRail trains will get you between Coatbridge and Edinburgh from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Coatbridge to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coatbridge to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Coatbridge to Edinburgh
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 1, connecting stairs & underpass to platform 2
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Bank Street under the railway bridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:46 - 19:34 Saturday 05:46 - 19:34 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level from car park to platform 1, steep ramp to platform 2 Blue Badge parking bays: 8
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Quarry Street next to the corner shop
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
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