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How to get from Coatbridge to Falkirk by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Coatbridge to Falkirk in Scotland, take the 245 bus from Bus Stance, Coatbridge station to Lochend Road, Gartcosh station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Gartcosh station to Falkirk Grahamston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 245245
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Bus Stance, Coatbridge
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Stance, Coatbridge
    ID 6160744
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Moodiesburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lochend Road, Gartcosh
    ID 61601931
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gartcosh
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Falkirk Grahamston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Falkirk Grahamston
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 222, 247 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Coatbridge to Falkirk in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 222 bus from Bus Stance, Coatbridge station to Monklands General Hospital, Whinhall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 247 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Cumbernauld station to Falkirk Grahamston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 222222
Bus - 247247
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Bus Stance, Coatbridge
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Stance, Coatbridge
    ID 6160741
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 222222
    Wait for bus
    222
    Whinhall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monklands General Hospital, Whinhall
    ID 6160914
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 247247
    Wait for bus
    247
    Kirkintilloch
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumbernauld Station, Carbrain
    ID 61601280
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumbernauld
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Falkirk Grahamston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Falkirk Grahamston
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Coatbridge to Falkirk
The distance between Coatbridge, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland is approximately 19.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Coatbridge to Falkirk by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Coatbridge

Coatbridge is located at Main Street, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Stance, Coatbridge.

Train stations close to Coatbridge:

  • Coatbridge Central

Bus stations close to Coatbridge:

  • Bus Stance, Coatbridge
  • Buchanan Street, Coatbridge
  • Sunnyside Road, Coatbridge
Public transport stations close to Falkirk, Scotland

Falkirk is located at Falkirk, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Melville Street, Falkirk.

Train stations close to Falkirk:

  • Camelon
  • Falkirk Grahamston

Bus stations close to Falkirk:

  • Melville Street, Falkirk
  • St Andrew`S Church, Falkirk
  • Weir Street, Falkirk

Alternative route by bus and train via 222, 247 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Coatbridge to Falkirk in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 222 bus from Bus Stance, Coatbridge station to Monklands General Hospital, Whinhall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 247 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Cumbernauld station to Falkirk Grahamston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 222222
Bus - 247247
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Bus Stance, Coatbridge
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Stance, Coatbridge
    ID 6160741
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 222222
    Wait for bus
    222
    Whinhall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monklands General Hospital, Whinhall
    ID 6160914
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 247247
    Wait for bus
    247
    Kirkintilloch
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumbernauld Station, Carbrain
    ID 61601280
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumbernauld
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Falkirk Grahamston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Falkirk Grahamston
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Coatbridge to Falkirk?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 245, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Coatbridge to Falkirk?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 222, Bus line 247, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Coatbridge and Falkirk?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Coatbridge to Falkirk?

    The 245 bus line goes from Bus Stance, Coatbridge station near Coatbridge in Coatbridge to Moodiesburn station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Moodiesburn station near Falkirk in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Coatbridge to Falkirk by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Coatbridge in Coatbridge and Falkirk in Scotland by bus and train is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Coatbridge to get to Falkirk?

    Get on the 245 bus from the Bus Stance, Coatbridge stop near Coatbridge in Coatbridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Coatbridge and Falkirk?

    Get off the bus at the Moodiesburn station, which is closest to Falkirk in Scotland.

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