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How to get fromDarlington to Motherwellby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 48m
    £85–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    5h 21m
    £34–58

  3. Drive  155.4 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Motherwellcar car 155.4 mi
    2h 49m
    £39–56

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    5h 48m
    £81–202

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 35m
    £62–127

  6. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 45m
    £47–108

Darlington to Motherwell by train

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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