Rome2Rio

How to get fromArbroath to Motherwellby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Motherwell

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Arbroath to Motherwell by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2h 29m
    £42–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    3h 43m
    £18–29

  3. Drive  92.5 mi

    1. Drive from Arbroath to Motherwellcar car 92.5 mi
    1h 50m
    £23–33

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 8m
    £25–72

  5. Line 72 bus, bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Nethergatebus bus 72 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Streetbus bus 240
    4h 39m
    £23–32

Arbroath to Motherwell by train and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Arbroath to Motherwell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to High Road via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 43m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There