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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Motherwell is to bus via Birmingham which costs £50 - £80 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Motherwell is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £75 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at High Road via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Motherwell via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Reading to Motherwell?

The distance between Reading and Motherwell is 381 miles. The road distance is 372.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Motherwell without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 54m and costs £110 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Reading to Motherwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Motherwell bus from?

Reading to Motherwell bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Reading to Motherwell train from?

Reading to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Motherwell?

The best way to get from Reading to Motherwell is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 54m and costs £110 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Reading to Motherwell bus arrive?

Reading to Motherwell bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Where does the Reading to Motherwell train arrive?

Reading to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Motherwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Motherwell is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Reading to Motherwell.

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

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Where can I stay near Motherwell?

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Reading to Motherwell - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Motherwell by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain
6h 54m
£115–415
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
12h 28m
£52–80
Drive 370.7 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Motherwellcar 370.7 mi
6h 21m
£91–132
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
4h 20m
£80–378
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 12m
£116–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn10
13h 57m
£72–98
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
4h 30m
£95–338
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
4h 54m
£58–238
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4h 49m
£62–236
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
5h 40m
£98–358
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 10m
£76–241

Reading to Motherwell by train

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Distance: 379.1 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Motherwell via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to High Road via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 28m.

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