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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Motherwell is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £16 - £40 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Motherwell is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at High Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Motherwell?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Manchester to Motherwell?

The distance between Manchester and Motherwell is 211 miles. The road distance is 203.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Motherwell without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £120.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Motherwell bus from?

Manchester to Motherwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Motherwell train from?

Manchester to Motherwell train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Motherwell?

The best way to get from Manchester to Motherwell is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 4h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £200 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Manchester to Motherwell bus arrive?

Manchester to Motherwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Motherwell train arrive?

Manchester to Motherwell train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Motherwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Motherwell is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Manchester to Motherwell.

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

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Where can I stay near Motherwell?

There are 1219+ hotels available in Motherwell.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Motherwell by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 58m
£40–120
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
4h 37m
£16–40
Drive 202.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Motherwellcar 202.2 mi
3h 23m
£49–71
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
4h 42m
£51–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
4h 51m
£28–45
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 7m
£55–210
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 54m
£39–287
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 7m
£69–201

Manchester to Motherwell by train

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Distance: 209.5 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Motherwell, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–120 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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