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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
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 zł 34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł 33.
On Sat, Nov 07, we found 6 trains from Motherwell to Glasgow, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Sat, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 36 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.
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Trains from Motherwell to Glasgow run on average 11 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł 30 if you book in advance.
There are 11 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 16m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price zł 30 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Motherwell to Glasgow.
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W85161 | 8:04 AM Motherwell station (MTH) | 0h19 | 8:23 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68486 | 8:17 AM Motherwell station (MTH) | 0h36 | 8:53 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88536 | 8:19 AM Motherwell station (MTH) | 0h30 | 8:49 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15422 | 8:26 AM Motherwell station (MTH) | 0h36 | 9:02 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68265 | 8:36 AM Motherwell station (MTH) | 0h21 | 8:57 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68491 | 8:47 AM Motherwell station (MTH) | 0h38 | 9:25 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Leading European civic art museum with superb collections, grand galleries, and regular exhibitions in the heart of George Square.
Elegant mansion with French paintings, decorative arts, and period rooms, set within Pollok Country Park near Highland cattle.
Lively green space beside the university, popular for museums, picnics, and riverside walks through one of Glasgow's prettiest parks.
Historic civic square framed by monuments and grand buildings, ideal for orientation, events, and classic views of central Glasgow.
Bustling shopping street mixing Victorian facades with modern retail, useful for people-watching and understanding the city's commercial core.
A savory pudding of oats, onions, suet, and spices, traditionally served with mince or fried breakfast. It is one of Scotland’s most iconic regional specialties.
Minced beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A staple in Glasgow homes and pubs, especially comforting in cold weather.
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, often enriched with milk or cream. It is a classic west coast Scottish dish with deep local roots.
Elegant fine dining by chef Cail Bruich, known for modern Scottish tasting menus and polished service in a calm, refined setting.
A long-established Glasgow institution serving fresh Scottish seafood and shellfish in a lively, classic city brasserie atmosphere.
Traditional pub dining with a strong whisky focus, offering haggis, fish, and Scottish comfort food in a historic central Glasgow setting.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while transit and attractions are fairly priced for most tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
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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.
Hyndland is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Hyndland has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Hyndland.
Wi-Fi is available at Hyndland.
Ticket office support is available at Hyndland. 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 Hyndland: Parking, WC.
Available at Hyndland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hyndland: 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 Island platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Exhibition Centre is 1 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Exhibition Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Exhibition Centre.
Wi-Fi is available at Exhibition Centre.
Ticket office support is available at Exhibition Centre. 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 Exhibition Centre: Parking, WC.
Available at Exhibition Centre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exhibition Centre: 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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