There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Motherwell by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
3h 10m£17–24Bus, train via Edinburgh
cheapest- Take the bus from Forfar to Haymarketbus Ember
- Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 10m£13–94Bus, train
- Take the bus from Forfar to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Motherwelltrain
3h 29mDrive 89.3 mi
- Drive from Forfar to Motherwellcar 89.3 mi
1h 43m£22–32Line 20 bus, bus, line 201 bus
- Take the bus from Council Offices to Bus Stationbus 21B / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Town Centre Stancesbus M8 / ...
- Take the bus from Town Centre Stances to Monklands General Hospitalbus 347
- Take the bus from Monklands General Hospital to Muir Streetbus 201
4h 49m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Motherwell is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Forfar to Motherwell is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at High Road via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Forfar and Motherwell is 107 miles. The road distance is 89.8 miles.
The best way to get from Forfar to Motherwell without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £17 - £24.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Forfar to Motherwell, including transfers.
Forfar to Motherwell bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Mill O Mains station.
Forfar to Motherwell bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Motherwell is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Forfar to Motherwell.
There are 1223+ hotels available in Motherwell.
What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–29
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Glasgow Central to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £5–8
- 1st Class
- £11–16
Train from Haymarket to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–17
- 1st Class
- £21–30
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £4–7
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £30–50
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–12
- 1st Class
- £17–21
Train from Glasgow Central to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–25
- 1st Class
- £12–17
Train from Haymarket to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £28–45
- 1st Class
- £40–55
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £55–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Town Centre Stances
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Forfar to Dundee Slessor Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Forfar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Council Offices to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 1236 822600
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Town Centre Stances to Monklands General Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- mail@jmbtravel.co.uk
- Website
- jmbtravel.co.uk
Bus from Town Centre Stances to Monklands General Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://jmbtravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Monklands General Hospital to Muir Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide





































