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

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Motherwell by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Motherwelltrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark / ...
    1h 3m
    £15–28

  2. Drive  31.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Motherwellcar car 31.9 mi
    49 min
    £8–12

  3. Line 11 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to High Roadbus bus X11
    2h 7m
    £13–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Motherwelltaxi taxi 31.9 mi
    49 min
    £140–170

  5. Train, line 240 bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Bath Lane to Watson Streetbus bus 240 / ...
    2h 13m
    £17–26

Irvine to Motherwell by train

Calendar265Weekly Trains
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Motherwell via Glasgow Central in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to High Road via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 7m.

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