The average train between South Queensferry and Motherwell takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train service runs several times per day from South Queensferry 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 South Queensferry and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Queensferry is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Queensferry to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from South Queensferry station and arriving at Motherwell station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
South Queensferry to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmeny station.
South Queensferry to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Motherwell station.
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The distance between South Queensferry and Motherwell is 43.3 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Dalmeny to Motherwell via Haymarket in around 1h 48m.