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

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There are 6 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 22m
    £20–41

  2. Drive 40.3 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Motherwelltrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark / ...
    1h 29m
    £14–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Motherwelltaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    53 min
    £85–110

  5. Bus

    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 38m
    £11–21

  6. 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 32m
    £16–21

Ayr to Motherwell by train

Calendar271Weekly Trains
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to High Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 38m.

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