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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Motherwell is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Motherwell is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at High Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Motherwell?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Leeds to Motherwell?

The distance between Leeds and Motherwell is 265 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Motherwell without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £110 - £170.

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

The train from Leeds to Motherwell takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Motherwell bus from?

Leeds to Motherwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Motherwell train from?

Leeds to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Motherwell?

The best way to get from Leeds to Motherwell is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Leeds to Motherwell bus arrive?

Leeds to Motherwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Motherwell train arrive?

Leeds to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Motherwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Motherwell is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Leeds to Motherwell.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Motherwell?

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Where can I stay near Motherwell?

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Leeds to Motherwell - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 47m
£110–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
5h 24m
£27–42
Drive 195.1 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Motherwellcar 195.1 mi
3h 39m
£49–70
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
5h 23m
£60–148
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 20m
£50–131
Bus via Pollock Street
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
7h 43m
£36–77
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 34m
£86–191
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 15m
£81–173

Leeds to Motherwell by train

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Distance: 264 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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