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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Motherwell is to train and fly which costs £45 - £130 and takes 4h 33m.

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 33m and costs £45 - £130.

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 Park Place and arriving at High Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

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 £95 - £240.

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 Park Place 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 £95 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Cardiff to Motherwell bus arrive?

Cardiff to Motherwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 1299+ hotels available in Motherwell.

Cardiff to Motherwell - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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
£99–232
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
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 33m
£47–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
10h 54m
£72–182
Drive 359 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Motherwellcar 359 mi
6h 43m
£89–129
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 34m
£99–232
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
8h 50m
£245–360
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 52m
£71–159
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 25m
£87–181

Cardiff to Motherwell by train

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 367 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 Park Place to High Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 54m.

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