There are 5 ways to get from Motherwell to Prestwick by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Motherwell Library to Buchanan Bus StationX11
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
1h 25mDrive 37 mi
cheapest- Drive from Motherwell to Prestwick37 mi
50 min£10–14Train
- Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow CentralLanark - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 27m£16–86Taxi
- Take the taxi from Motherwell to Prestwick37 mi
50 min£75–95Line 240 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Station240
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
2h 21m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Prestwick is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Prestwick is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Motherwell Library and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Motherwell and Prestwick is 47 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Prestwick without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Motherwell to Prestwick, including transfers.
Motherwell to Prestwick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Motherwell Library station.
Motherwell to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Prestwick is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £90 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Motherwell Library to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motherwell to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Motherwell Library to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- +44 141 332 6811
- enquiry@spt.co.uk
- Website
- spt.co.uk
Bus from Motherwell Library to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.spt.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
Redline Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1698 266 633
- Website
- redline-cabs.co.uk
North Lanarkshire Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1698 253 000
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Motherwell to Prestwick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Motherwell to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Prestwick is 37 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Motherwell to Prestwick.
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