Edinburgh to Coatbridge train with ScotRail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Coatbridge

Showing times and prices for Nov 28

Cheapest price

$22

Average price

$23

Fastest journey

1 h 20 m

Average duration

1 h 40 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

53 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Coatbridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Coatbridge will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh for Coatbridge on Fri, Nov 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .

On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

ScotRail
05:04AM1h20
Edinburgh
06:24AMCoatbridge
$221One-way
0 transfers
ScotRail
10:59AM1h48
Edinburgh
12:47PMCoatbridge
$231One-way
0 transfers
ScotRail
04:33AM1h51
Edinburgh
06:24AMCoatbridge
$231One-way
0 transfers

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Coatbridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Coatbridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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€18

Average price

€5

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1h 30m

Average total duration

1h 0m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 27m

Average total duration

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57m

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Live departures

Edinburgh to Coatbridge train times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Coatbridge trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 2:21 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
cross_country7:19 PM Edinburgh
1h37
8:56 PM Coatbridge0 transfersDirect
cross_country8:13 PM Edinburgh
1h41
9:54 PM Coatbridge0 transfersDirect
Friday, November 28
scotrail4:33 AM Edinburgh
1h51
6:24 AM Coatbridge0 transfersDirect
scotrail5:04 AM Edinburgh
1h20
6:24 AM Coatbridge0 transfersDirect
scotrail10:59 AM Edinburgh
1h48
12:47 PM Coatbridge0 transfersDirect

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ScotRail operates all train services from Edinburgh to Coatbridge. Omio is the only official third party seller for ScotRail tickets.

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  • Official reseller: ScotRail tickets can only be bought on Omio or ScotRail's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for ScotRail tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell ScotRail tickets as they are not official sellers.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Coatbridge.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Coatbridge

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Trains from Edinburgh to Coatbridge run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $6 (€4) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (53 km) distance in 1h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€4)
Distance
32 miles (53 km)
Average train duration
1h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
$22 (€18)
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
1h 20m
First train
05:33
Last train
22:52
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€4)

Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh to Coatbridge trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Coatbridge from $6 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

ScotRail

About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
$21 (€17)
ScotRail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Coatbridge

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Coatbridge 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 Coatbridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, a day trip from Edinburgh to Coatbridge is feasible, with a travel time of 1h 20m and a distance of 32 miles (53 km). There are 2 train trips available per day.
Coatbridge can be explored comfortably in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to visit key attractions such as Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life and Drumpellier Country Park.
The distance by train from Edinburgh to Coatbridge is 32 miles (53 km).
The train journey from Edinburgh to Coatbridge offers scenic views of the Scottish countryside, passing through charming towns and lush landscapes, making it a pleasant and picturesque experience.
The first train from Edinburgh to Coatbridge leaves at 5:33 AM.
Train ticket prices from Edinburgh to Coatbridge can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $22 (€18), while the average price is around $22 (€18).
There is no high speed train available from Edinburgh to Coatbridge.
The last train from Edinburgh to Coatbridge leaves at 10:52 PM.
Yes, you can take the train from Edinburgh to Coatbridge.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Coatbridge is by bus, with a cost of around $6 (€4).
Yes, there is a direct train from Edinburgh to Coatbridge. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by ScotRail.
The train from Edinburgh to Coatbridge takes 1h 20m and runs 2 per day.
The train station in Edinburgh that goes to Coatbridge is Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), which connects to Coatbridge Central (CBC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Edinburgh to Coatbridge.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Coatbridge

Edinburgh
Coatbridge
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Haymarket. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Haymarket for your trip from Edinburgh to Coatbridge.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
7 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Edinburgh Park
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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.
WC
WC
  • 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,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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 Desk
Information Desk
  • Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • 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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Slateford
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
7 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
  • 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: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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: Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Edinburgh Gateway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station

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