There are 3 ways to get from Motherwell to Ballantrae by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4h 10m£20–34Drive 71.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Motherwell to Ballantraecar 71.9 mi
1h 32m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain Glasgow Central - Girvan
4h 49m£36–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Ballantrae is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Ballantrae is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Ballantrae. However, there are services departing from Motherwell Library and arriving at Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Ballantrae. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Girvan via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Motherwell and Ballantrae is 90 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Ballantrae without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs £19 - £35.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Motherwell to Ballantrae, including transfers.
Motherwell to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Motherwell to Ballantrae train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Ballantrae is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Ballantrae, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Motherwell Library to Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Girvan 6 times a week. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
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More Questions & Answers
Motherwell to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Motherwell to Ballantrae train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Girvan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Ballantrae is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Motherwell to Ballantrae.
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