The average train between Aberdeen and Motherwell takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Motherwell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Aberdeen and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Motherwell station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Aberdeen to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Aberdeen to Motherwell train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Aberdeen and Motherwell is 190.3 km. The road distance is 267 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 37m.