What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Motherwell?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Motherwell is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 10h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Motherwell?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Motherwell is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at High Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Motherwell via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Motherwell?

The distance between Cardiff and Motherwell is 369 miles. The road distance is 361.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Motherwell without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Motherwell without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £110 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Motherwell?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cardiff to Motherwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Motherwell bus from?

Cardiff to Motherwell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Motherwell train from?

Cardiff to Motherwell train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Motherwell?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Motherwell is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £110 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Cardiff to Motherwell bus arrive?

Cardiff to Motherwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Motherwell train arrive?

Cardiff to Motherwell train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Motherwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Motherwell is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Motherwell.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Motherwell?

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Where can I stay near Motherwell?

There are 1221+ hotels available in Motherwell.

Cardiff to Motherwell - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Motherwell by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 25m
£115–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
10h 38m
£38–86
Drive 359 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Motherwellcar 359 mi
6h 43m
£89–128
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 23m
£45–187
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain
6h 33m
£71–288
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
8h 46m
£197–658
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
5h 32m
£64–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 22m
£53–244
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 31m
£75–234

Cardiff to Motherwell by train

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 367.1 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Motherwell, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Motherwell via Crewe in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to High Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 38m.

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