There are 7 ways to get from Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Coatbridge Sunnyside to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2h 53m£33–92Bus via Newhall Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
8h£32–59Train
- Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 46m£66–184Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Coatbridge to Birmingham-BHX289.5 mi
4h 53mDrive 289.5 mi
- Drive from Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX)car 289.5 mi
4h 53m£70–101Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2h 51m£33–100Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 32m£63–158
Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to bus via Newhall Street which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to bus and fly which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Bus Stance and arriving at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Dale House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Whifflet and arriving at Birmingham International Airport via Motherwell, Preston and Birmingham Intl Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Coatbridge and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 279 miles. The road distance is 291.2 miles.
The best way to get from Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX) without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £190.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX), including transfers.
Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Newhall Street, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Coatbridge, Scotland and Birmingham Airport (BHX), England?
You can take a train from Whifflet to Birmingham International Airport via Motherwell, Preston, Birmingham International, and Birmingham Intl Rail Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–80
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–80
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–75
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Coatbridge Sunnyside to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Motherwell to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Motherwell to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Motherwell to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Motherwell to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Preston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–11
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–150
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Coatbridge to Birmingham-BHX
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.
Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Coatbridge to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
There are 3320+ hotels available in Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Coatbridge and Birmingham Airport (BHX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

































