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How to get fromMotherwell to Alloaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Motherwell to Alloa by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X11 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    1h 40m
    £18–29

  2. Drive  33.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motherwell to Alloacar car 33.4 mi
    45 min
    £9–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2h 9m
    £12–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Alloataxi taxi 33.4 mi
    45 min
    £140–180

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    1h 41m
    £17–32

  6. Bus, line 51 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X36
    2. Take the bus from Stance A to Shillinghillbus bus 51
    2h 58m
    £9–13

Motherwell to Alloa by bus, foot, and train

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Hamilton Road to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motherwell to Alloa via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 41m.

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