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Compare train and bus for Coatbridge to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Coatbridge to Edinburgh:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coatbridge to Edinburgh costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Coatbridge to Edinburgh
How to get from Coatbridge to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coatbridge to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:54 PM0h49Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)9:43 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$61One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:54 PM0h49Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)9:43 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:53 PM0h40Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)11:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus8:24 PM0h49Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)9:13 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:54 PM0h52Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)7:46 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:24 PM0h52Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)8:16 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coatbridge to Edinburgh:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coatbridge to Edinburgh costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 118 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coatbridge and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) and arrive in Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB).
- Trains mostly depart from Coatbridge Sunnyside (CBS) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
- 118 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
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