How to travel from Glasgow to Motherwell

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Travel Information to Motherwell from Glasgow

Distance11 miles (18 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$1 - $7
Cheapest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 14 min
Fastest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 14 min
Popular travel companiesFirst Greater Glasgow or ScotRail

Travel 11 miles (18 km) by bus or train to Motherwell from Glasgow. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are First Greater Glasgow or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Glasgow to Motherwell.

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from Glasgow to Motherwell

How to get from Glasgow to Motherwell by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Motherwell is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TransPennine Express
08:09AM0h14
Glasgow
08:23AMMotherwell
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

TransPennine Express
08:09AM0h14
Glasgow
08:23AMMotherwell
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine Express
08:09AM0h14
Glasgow
08:23AMMotherwell
$81One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine Express
06:11AM0h14
Glasgow
06:25AMMotherwell
$81One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
04:48AM0h15
Glasgow
05:03AMMotherwell
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Motherwell

Travel to Motherwell easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Motherwell.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Glasgow to Motherwell: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Motherwell is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Motherwell:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $1 (€1) from Glasgow to Motherwell.

The fastest way to get to Motherwell from Glasgow is by train with an average travel time of 14 min.

Other travel options to Motherwell take longer:

Getting to Motherwell by bus takes 21 min on average.

Motherwell is approximately 11 miles (18 km) away from Glasgow.

The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Motherwell is:

  • 6 buses per day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Motherwell as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Glasgow to Motherwell:

  • Most travelers catch their train from Glasgow Central and arrive in Motherwell.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Motherwell:

  • You can take a train from Glasgow to Motherwell with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Cross Country or first_transpennine_express. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with TransPennine Express from Glasgow to Motherwell.

Yes, there are direct routes from Glasgow to Motherwell with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 6 direct buses a day to Motherwell with First Greater Glasgow or Stuarts Coaches UK.
  • You can find 6 direct trains per day to Motherwell with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, first_transpennine_express or ScotRail.

Direct services to Motherwell tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Motherwell often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Blackpool or Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Motherwell and these popular destinations at a great price.

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