What is the cheapest way to get from Coatbridge to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Coatbridge to Manchester is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coatbridge to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Coatbridge to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Coatbridge and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Coatbridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Stance and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Coatbridge and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Coatbridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Whifflet and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Coatbridge to Manchester?

The distance between Coatbridge and Manchester is 215 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.

How do I travel from Coatbridge to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Coatbridge to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Coatbridge to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Coatbridge to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coatbridge to Manchester bus from?

Coatbridge to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Coatbridge to Manchester train from?

Coatbridge to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train, bus or fly from Coatbridge to Manchester?

The best way to get from Coatbridge to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Coatbridge to Manchester bus arrive?

Coatbridge to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Coatbridge to Manchester train arrive?

Coatbridge to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Coatbridge to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Coatbridge to Manchester is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Coatbridge to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Coatbridge to Manchester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 58m
£61–123
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 28m
£27–44
Drive 206.8 mi
1. Drive from Coatbridge to Manchestercar 206.8 mi
3h 30m
£51–74
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 9m
£60–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
6h
£34–60
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 42m
£58–156
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 31m
£62–170
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 38m
£60–152

Coatbridge to Manchester by train

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Distance: 213.4 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Coatbridge, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Whifflet to Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Lancaster in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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