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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Birmingham is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Motherwell Library and arriving at Newhall Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Birmingham?

The distance between Motherwell and Birmingham is 283 miles. The road distance is 277.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £220.

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

The train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Street takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Birmingham train from?

Motherwell to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Motherwell to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Motherwell to Birmingham bus arrive?

Motherwell to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Motherwell to Birmingham train arrive?

Motherwell to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Motherwell to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Birmingham is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Motherwell to Birmingham.

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

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Motherwell to Birmingham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
4h 3m
£95–220
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 55m
£35–60
Drive 276 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Birminghamcar 276 mi
4h 31m
£67–97
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3h 16m
£35–113
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 47m
£69–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 10m
£57–143
Line 242 bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus
2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3h 47m
£38–112
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 11m
£84–189
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 42m
£90–198

Motherwell to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £95–170 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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