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How to get from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge by bus and train?

From Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge by bus and train

To get from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge in Coatbridge, take the X18 bus from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station to Haymarket Station, Haymarket station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Coatbridge Sunnyside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The bus and train schedule from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Coatbridge on the Moovit app.

71min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X18X18
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Coatbridge
Leaves from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243670
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Whitburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200246930
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haymarket
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coatbridge Sunnyside
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to Coatbridge
    Walk to
    Coatbridge
    Main Street
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge by bus and train via X38 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge in Coatbridge, take the X38 bus from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station to Haymarket Station, Haymarket station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Coatbridge Sunnyside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Coatbridge on the Moovit app.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X38X38
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Coatbridge
Leaves from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243670
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Falkirk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200246935
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haymarket
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coatbridge Sunnyside
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to Coatbridge
    Walk to
    Coatbridge
    Main Street
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge

The distance between Princes Street (West), Edinburgh and Coatbridge is approximately 56.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Coatbridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge

To check the bus and train schedule from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Princes Street (West), Edinburgh) and destination (Coatbridge), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge by bus and train via X38 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge in Coatbridge, take the X38 bus from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station to Haymarket Station, Haymarket station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Coatbridge Sunnyside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Coatbridge on the Moovit app.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X38X38
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Coatbridge
Leaves from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243670
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Falkirk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200246935
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haymarket
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coatbridge Sunnyside
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to Coatbridge
    Walk to
    Coatbridge
    Main Street
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line X18, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line X38, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Princes Street (West), Edinburgh and Coatbridge?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge?

    The X18 bus line goes from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station near Princes Street (West), Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Whitburn station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Whitburn station near Coatbridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to Coatbridge by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Princes Street (West), Edinburgh and Coatbridge by bus and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Princes Street (West), Edinburgh to get to Coatbridge?

    Get on the X18 bus from the Princes Street (West), Edinburgh stop near Princes Street (West), Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Princes Street (West), Edinburgh and Coatbridge?

    Get off the bus at the Whitburn station, which is closest to Coatbridge.