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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 an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Coatbridge:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Coatbridge costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Coatbridge take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $46 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€32). 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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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.
- 8:04 AM0h47Glasgow8:51 AMCoatbridge$81One-way0 transfers
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- 8:04 AM0h47Glasgow8:51 AMCoatbridge$81One-way0 transfers
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- 8:04 AM0h47Glasgow8:51 AMCoatbridge$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Coatbridge:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Coatbridge costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Coatbridge take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 14 buses 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 bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Coatbridge Central (CBC).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Coatbridge.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Coatbridge by train.
- Travel with Infobus to go to Coatbridge by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
- 14 direct buses per day with Infobus.
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