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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Motherwell is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Motherwell is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at High Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Motherwell via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Perth to Motherwell?

The distance between Perth and Motherwell is 76 miles. The road distance is 60.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Motherwell without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £18 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Perth to Motherwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Motherwell bus from?

Perth to Motherwell bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Motherwell train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Motherwell?

The best way to get from Perth to Motherwell is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £18 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Perth to Motherwell bus arrive?

Perth to Motherwell bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Motherwell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Motherwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Motherwell is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Perth to Motherwell.

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

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Where can I stay near Motherwell?

There are 1221+ hotels available in Motherwell.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Motherwelltrain Glasgow Central - Lanark / ...
1h 58m
£19–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2h 21m
£11–16
Drive 60.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Motherwellcar 60.6 mi
1h 6m
£15–22
Train, line 240 bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Bath Lane to Watson Streetbus 240 / ...
2h 55m
Bus, line 240 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Streetbus 240
3h

Perth to Motherwell by train and foot

244Weekly Services

1h 58mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.5 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Motherwell via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, Park's of Hamilton operates a bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 49m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route 3 times a day.

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