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There are 7 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 Motherwell Library to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    1h 36m

  2. Bus, line 51 bus

    cheapest
    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 55m
    £8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Motherwell Library to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    1h 51m

  4. Drive 33.3 mi

    1. Drive from Motherwell to Alloacar car 33.3 mi
    44 min
    £9–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Alloataxi taxi 33.3 mi
    44 min
    £70–85

  6. 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 40m
    £21–46

  7. Line 240 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    2h 48m
    £21–35

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  • Distance: 50 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Motherwell Library to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motherwell to Alloa via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 40m.

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