What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Motherwell?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Motherwell is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Motherwell?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Motherwell is to fly and train which takes 3h 10m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at High Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Motherwell?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Motherwell?

The distance between Birmingham and Motherwell is 283 miles. The road distance is 278.6 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Motherwell without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Motherwell without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £100 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Motherwell?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwell takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Motherwell bus from?

Birmingham to Motherwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Motherwell train from?

Birmingham to Motherwell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Motherwell?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Motherwell is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Birmingham to Motherwell bus arrive?

Birmingham to Motherwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Motherwell train arrive?

Birmingham to Motherwell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Motherwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Motherwell is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Birmingham to Motherwell.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Motherwell?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Motherwell?

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Where can I stay near Motherwell?

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Birmingham to Motherwell - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 53m
£100–220
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Motherwelltrain
3h 10m
£35–113
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 43m
£40–64
Drive 277 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Motherwellcar 277 mi
4h 31m
£68–98
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 25m
£85–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
7h 12m
£57–131
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
4h 20m
£56–136
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 8m
£87–187

Birmingham to Motherwell by train

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Motherwell, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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