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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.

5h 49m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Elgin to Motherwell train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 9m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 53m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 1m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 29m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Elgin to Motherwell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?

You can take a train from Elgin to Motherwell via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 39m.

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