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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$8
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$8
Fastest journey on Sep 23
21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
21 m
Trains on Sep 23
1
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motherwell to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Glasgow will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 1 trains from Motherwell to Glasgow, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest trains will take 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39. The journey takes 29m versus 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Scotrail, Avanti West Coast.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:01 AM Motherwell | 0h21 | 8:22 AM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Motherwell to Glasgow run on average 12 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 17m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 2 days |
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell to Glasgow by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Motherwell to Glasgow trains use the Motherwell to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Scotstounhill. Use this guide to compare Motherwell and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Motherwell has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Motherwell.
Wi-Fi is available at Motherwell.
Ticket office support is available at Motherwell. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Motherwell: Parking.
Available at Motherwell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Motherwell: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Scotstounhill is 6 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Scotstounhill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Scotstounhill.
Ticket office support is available at Scotstounhill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Scotstounhill: Parking.
Available at Scotstounhill: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scotstounhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 1, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Partick is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Partick has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Partick.
Wi-Fi is available at Partick.
Ticket office support is available at Partick. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Partick: Parking, WC.
Available at Partick: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Partick: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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