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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Ellon is to bus via Motherwell Library which costs £12 - £24 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Ellon is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Ellon?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Market Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Ellon?

The distance between Motherwell and Ellon is 200 miles. The road distance is 157.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Ellon without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Motherwell to Ellon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Ellon bus from?

Motherwell to Ellon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Motherwell to Ellon?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Ellon is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Motherwell to Ellon bus arrive?

Motherwell to Ellon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Motherwell to Ellon?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Ellon is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Motherwell to Ellon.

Where can I stay near Ellon?

There are 515+ hotels available in Ellon.

Motherwell to Ellon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Motherwell to Ellon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
6h 8m
£38–170
Bus via Motherwell Library
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUk091
7h
£13–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
6h 53m
£27–36
Drive 156.3 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Ellon156.3 mi
2h 57m
£39–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)EDI - ABZ
5h 8m
£104–310
Line 240 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Queen St240
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to InverurieGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness
6h 55m

Motherwell to Ellon by train, foot, and bus

5Weekly Services

6h 8mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.9 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £26–85 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route hourly.

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