The average train between Dundee and Motherwell takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. 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 3 hours between Dundee and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 2h 31m.
Dundee to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Dundee to Motherwell train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
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 £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m.