There are 6 ways to get from Cardenden to Motherwell by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardenden to Haymarkettrain Glenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 36m£19–76Drive 45.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardenden to Motherwellcar 45.7 mi
54 min£12–17Line 33 bus, line 747 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Orebank Road to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus 33A / ...
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Airportbus 747 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport to Maxim Business Parkbus Air / ...
2h 58m£16–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cardenden to Motherwelltaxi 45.7 mi
54 min£95–120Train via Union Street
- Take the train from Cowdenbeath to Haymarkettrain Cowdenbeath - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 16m£19–77Line 32 bus, train
- Take the bus from Orebank Road to Bus Stationbus 32A / ...
- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain
3h 33m£12–139
Cardenden to Motherwell by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardenden to Motherwell is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Cardenden to Motherwell is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardenden to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Orebank Road and arriving at Pollock Street via Park & Ride, Airport and Maxim Business Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardenden to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Cardenden and arriving at Motherwell via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Cardenden and Motherwell is 68 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Cardenden to Motherwell without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £18 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Cardenden to Motherwell, including transfers.
Cardenden to Motherwell bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Orebank Road station.
Cardenden to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cardenden station.
The best way to get from Cardenden to Motherwell is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £18 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and line 747 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Cardenden, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?
You can take a train from Cardenden to Motherwell via Haymarket in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orebank Road to Pollock Street via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Airport, and Maxim Business Park in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Cardenden to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–11
- 1st Class
- £15–21
Train from Haymarket to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- 1st Class
- £15–22
Train from Cowdenbeath to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
- 1st Class
- £13–19
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–12
- 1st Class
- £15–22
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- 1st Class
- £15–22
Train from Haymarket to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–24
- 1st Class
- £40–55
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–35
- 1st Class
- £23–35
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–24
- 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–65
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £1
- Sleeper Seat
- £1–2
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £10–12
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Orebank Road to Park & Ride Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Orebank Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Airport to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
MSD Taxi Cowdenbeath
- Phone
- +44 1383 514 100
- Website
- msd-taxi.business.site
Mitchell's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7834 765 840
Adams Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1383 512 344
Raith Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 261 262
Kirkcaldy Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 654 321
- Website
- kirkcaldycabs.co.uk
JJ Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 50 50 50
- Website
- jjtaxiskirkcaldy.co.uk
Helen's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1592 646 400
Glenrothes Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 751 111
- Website
- glenrothestowncabs.co.uk
Glenrothes Taxi Centre
- Phone
- +44 1592 743 743
Eco Friendly Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 363 636
United Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 752 327
- Website
- unitedradiocabs.co.uk
Markinch Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 756 550
- Website
- markinchcabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardenden to Motherwell bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.
Cardenden to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardenden to Motherwell is 46 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Cardenden to Motherwell.
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