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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to High Roadbus bus X11
    1h 17m
    £12–16

  2. Drive 26.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Motherwellcar car 26.8 mi
    39 min
    £7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Motherwelltrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark / ...
    1h 18m
    £14–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Motherwelltaxi taxi 26.8 mi
    39 min
    £55–70

  5. Bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bath Streetbus bus X79 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bath Lane to Watson Streetbus bus 240 / ...
    2h 14m
    £12–17

Kilmarnock to Motherwell by bus

Calendar618Weekly Buses
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to High Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Motherwell via Glasgow Central in around 1h 18m.

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