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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Motherwell is to bus via Elgin West Road which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Motherwell is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Road via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Motherwell via Aberdeen and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Elgin to Motherwell?

The distance between Elgin and Motherwell is 237 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Motherwell without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 39m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Elgin to Motherwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Motherwell bus from?

Elgin to Motherwell bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Motherwell train from?

Elgin to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Motherwell?

The best way to get from Elgin to Motherwell is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 39m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Elgin to Motherwell bus arrive?

Elgin to Motherwell bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 5.

Where does the Elgin to Motherwell train arrive?

Elgin to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Motherwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Motherwell is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Elgin to Motherwell.

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

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Where can I stay near Motherwell?

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Elgin to Motherwell - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 39m
£85–153
Bus via Elgin West Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
6h 31m
£25–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
6h 16m
£34–68
Drive 176.3 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Motherwellcar 176.3 mi
3h 29m
£45–64
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
4h 41m
£115–260
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 42m
£85–148
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
5h 43m
£104–248

Elgin to Motherwell by train and foot

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 235.9 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Motherwell via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Road via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 16m.

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