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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Motherwell Library and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Aberdeen?

The distance between Motherwell and Aberdeen is 163 miles. The road distance is 140.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Aberdeen without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £16 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Motherwell to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Aberdeen bus from?

Motherwell to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Aberdeen train from?

Motherwell to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Motherwell to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Aberdeen is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £16 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Motherwell to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Motherwell to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Motherwell to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Motherwell to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Aberdeen is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Motherwell to Aberdeen.

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

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Motherwell to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Motherwell to Aberdeen by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
3h 46m
£16–28
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 9m
£70–147
Drive 139.6 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Aberdeencar 139.6 mi
2h 37m
£35–50
Bus via Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus Air
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
5h 11m
£21–34

Motherwell to Aberdeen by bus

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route hourly. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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