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Trip Overview

The average bus between Motherwell and Belfast takes 7h 12m and the fastest bus takes 6h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Motherwell to Belfast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 12m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Motherwell to Belfast bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Motherwell and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Belfast at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 5m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 15m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 9m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 5m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 15m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 9m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 5m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 15m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 9m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 5m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 15m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 9m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink6h 54m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 15m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 9m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 59m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 36m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 5m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 15m • 1 change
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    First Greater GlasgowTranslink7h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motherwell to Belfast? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Motherwell to Belfast.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 154.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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