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How to get fromAyr to Motherwellby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Motherwelltrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark / ...
    1h 23m
    £21–41

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to High Roadbus bus X11
    1h 46m
    £9–21

  3. Drive  40.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Motherwellcar car 40.3 mi
    53 min
    £10–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Motherwelltaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    53 min
    £170–210

  5. Bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bath Lane to Watson Streetbus bus 240 / ...
    2h 39m
    £16–21

Ayr to Motherwell by train

Calendar271Weekly Trains
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Motherwell via Glasgow Central in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to High Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 46m.

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