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How to get fromCardiff to Motherwellby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Motherwell by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 25m
    £95–231

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4h 25m
    £52–145

  3. Drive 359 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Motherwellcar car 359 mi
    6h 43m
    £87–126

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
    9h 12m
    £272–383

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 12m
    £93–184

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain train
    5h 40m
    £77–182

Cardiff to Motherwell by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Motherwell, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Motherwell via Crewe in around 6h 25m.

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