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Compare train, bus, and flight for Motherwell to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,787 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 1,787, while a flight costs an average of Kč 6,592.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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Kč 2,969 Average price | Kč 1,787 Average price Cheapest | Kč 6,592 Average price | Kč 3,728 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Motherwell to London
Compare the available ways to get from Motherwell to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Motherwell to London:
A bus is Kč 1,183 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Motherwell to London costing on average Kč 2,969.
A bus is Kč 4,806 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Motherwell to London costing on average Kč 6,592.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 53m faster (5h 6m by train vs 6h 59m by car) and roughly Kč 759 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč 2,969 vs Kč 3,728). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Motherwell to London
How to get from Motherwell to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Motherwell to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 1749:05 PM 1h30 Glasgow International Airport 10:35 PM London Stansted Airport Kč 1,092 1 One-way 0 transfers
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RK 1749:05 PM 1h30 Glasgow International Airport 10:35 PM London Stansted Airport Kč 1,092 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U26548:30 PM 1h10 Glasgow International Airport 9:40 PM London Luton Airport Kč 1,623 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Y147749:32 AM 5h26 Motherwell station (MTH) 2:58 PM London Euston (EUS) Kč 1,520 1 One-way 0 transfers
Y147736:16 AM 5h42 Motherwell station (MTH) 11:58 AM London Euston (EUS) Kč 1,784 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G257126:47 AM 6h00 Motherwell station (MTH) 12:47 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) Kč 2,327 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:53 PM 8h57 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) 6:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) Kč 1,205 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:53 PM 9h27 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station Kč 1,205 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:04 PM 9h46 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) Kč 1,218 1 One-way 1 transfer
U24137:50 PM 1h15 Glasgow International Airport 9:05 PM London Stansted Airport Kč 1,623 1 One-way 0 transfers
U23515:35 PM 1h20 Edinburgh Airport 6:55 PM London Stansted Airport Kč 1,717 1 One-way 0 transfers
U24116:35 AM 1h20 Glasgow International Airport 7:55 AM London Stansted Airport Kč 1,841 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Motherwell to London:
A bus is Kč 1,183 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Motherwell to London costing on average Kč 2,969.
A bus is Kč 4,806 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Motherwell to London costing on average Kč 6,592.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Motherwell and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Motherwell station (MTH) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Loganair, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- 40 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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