The average train between Arbroath and Motherwell takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Arbroath 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 Arbroath and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Motherwell station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Arbroath to Motherwell train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to Motherwell train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Arbroath to Motherwell train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Arbroath and Motherwell is 122.3 km. The road distance is 182 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 50m.