How to get from Edinburgh to Coltness by bus and train?

Edinburgh to Coltness - Bus Timetable

The MEGABUS 900 bus from Edinburgh to Coltness runs from 00:15 to 23:45, with departures every 15 min-4 hr 30 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 31 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Edinburgh to Coltness by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Coltness in Wishaw, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MEGABUS 900 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 291 bus from Bellside Road, Cleland station to Newark Drive, Coltness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Coltness on the Moovit app.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS 900MEGABUS 900
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 291291
Walk to Coltness
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS 900MEGABUS 900
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS 900
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    830 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cleland
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellside Road, Cleland
    ID 6160535
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 291291
    Wait for bus
    291
    Parkside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Drive, Coltness
    ID 61602045
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Coltness
    Walk to
    Coltness
    Walkerburn Drive
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Coltness

The distance between Edinburgh, Wishaw and Coltness, Wishaw is approximately 102.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Coltness by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wishaw – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Edinburgh to Coltness

To check the bus and train timetable from Edinburgh to Coltness using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Coltness), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Coltness?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS 900, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 291.

  • Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Coltness?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Edinburgh to Coltness?

    The MEGABUS 900 bus line goes from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 station near Coltness in Wishaw.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Coltness by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Coltness in Wishaw by bus and train is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Edinburgh to get to Coltness?

    Get on the MEGABUS 900 bus from the Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 stop near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Edinburgh and Coltness?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 stop, which is closest to Coltness in Wishaw.

  • When is the first train from Edinburgh to Coltness?

    The first train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Coltness in Wishaw is ScotRail. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 06:54.

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