The average train between Dundee and Motherwell takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundee 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 2 hours between Dundee and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 28m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dundee to Motherwell? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Motherwell station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Dundee to Motherwell train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Motherwell train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Dundee to Motherwell train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Motherwell is 98.4 km. The road distance is 155 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 39m.