The average train between Elgin and Motherwell takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 Elgin and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Elgin 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 Elgin to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street station via Aberdeen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Elgin to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Elgin and Motherwell is 210.9 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Motherwell via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 39m.