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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Perth is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Perth is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Perth. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at South Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Perth. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Perth via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Perth?

The distance between Motherwell and Perth is 76 miles. The road distance is 58.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Perth without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £18 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Motherwell to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Perth train from?

Motherwell to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Motherwell to Perth?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Perth is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £18 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Motherwell to Perth bus arrive?

Motherwell to Perth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at South Street station.

Where does the Motherwell to Perth train arrive?

Motherwell to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Motherwell to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Perth is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Motherwell to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 509+ hotels available in Perth.

Motherwell to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 240 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Motherwell to Perth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain Lanark - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h 7m
£18–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
2h 22m
£11–16
Drive 58 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Perthcar 58 mi
1h 11m
£15–21
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Motherwell Library to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
2h 37m
Line 240 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Queen Stbus 240
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h 51m

Motherwell to Perth by train and foot

240Weekly Services

2h 7mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.5 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Two other operators also service this route.

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