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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Motherwell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Motherwell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Motherwell:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Motherwell costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Motherwell take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€26). The journey takes 30m versus 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by JMB Travel, Stuarts Coaches UK, First Greater Glasgow.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Glasgow to Motherwell Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 07:59AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stuarts Coaches UK | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:24AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:49AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stuarts Coaches UK | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:01AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:19AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 08:46AM | Arrival Time 09:09AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:49AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 09:21AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stuarts Coaches UK | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:01AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:24AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:38AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:49AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 10:16AM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:19AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stuarts Coaches UK | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:01AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:19AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 10:48AM | Arrival Time 11:11AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:43AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:19PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stuarts Coaches UK | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:01PM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:19PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 11:52AM | Arrival Time 12:16PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:19PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:43PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:19PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:43PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:53PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:19PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:17PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:54PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Greater Glasgow | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator JMB Travel | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:22PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:13PM | Arrival Time 11:24PM | Duration 0h11 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Motherwell
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Buses from Glasgow to Motherwell run on average 13 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:47. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 11m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: JMB Travel, Stuarts Coaches UK, First Greater Glasgow from Glasgow to MotherwellYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Motherwell with JMB Travel, Stuarts Coaches UK, First Greater Glasgow for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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First Greater Glasgow
FAQs: Bus from Glasgow to Motherwell
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Motherwell by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Motherwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Glasgow to Motherwell
Most Glasgow to Motherwell buses use the Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Motherwell bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do buses to Motherwell leave from?
Getting to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station), Coffee Express (in the station), Fast Bites (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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