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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Coatbridge:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Coatbridge costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Coatbridge take longer:
Train takes on average 41m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Coatbridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Coatbridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W73982 · Y401239:05 AM0h45Glasgow Central (GLC)9:50 AMCoatbridge Central (CBC)$81One-way1 transfer
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W73982 · Y401239:05 AM0h45Glasgow Central (GLC)9:50 AMCoatbridge Central (CBC)$81One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W73982 · Y401239:05 AM0h45Glasgow Central (GLC)9:50 AMCoatbridge Central (CBC)$81One-way1 transfer
Other options
W73977 · Y401178:04 AM0h47Glasgow Central (GLC)8:51 AMCoatbridge Central (CBC)$81One-way1 transfer
Y401299:58 AM0h48Glasgow Central (GLC)10:46 AMCoatbridge Central (CBC)$81One-way0 transfers
Y401238:55 AM0h55Glasgow Central (GLC)9:50 AMCoatbridge Central (CBC)$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Coatbridge:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Coatbridge costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Coatbridge take longer:
Train takes on average 41m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Coatbridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Coatbridge Sunnyside (CBS).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Coatbridge.
- Travel with JMB Travel, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, First Greater Glasgow to go to Coatbridge by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Coatbridge by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
- 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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