What is the cheapest way to get from Motherwell to East Calder?

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to East Calder is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Motherwell to East Calder?

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to East Calder is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and East Calder?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to East Calder. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at East Calder via Maxim Business Park and Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and East Calder?

No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to East Calder. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Kirknewton via Bellshill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Motherwell to East Calder?

The distance between Motherwell and East Calder is 48 miles. The road distance is 26.3 miles.

How do I travel from Motherwell to East Calder without a car?

The best way to get from Motherwell to East Calder without a car is to train and line 25 bus and bus which takes 1h 38m and costs £18 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Motherwell to East Calder?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Motherwell to East Calder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to East Calder bus from?

Motherwell to East Calder bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Hamilton Road station.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to East Calder train from?

Motherwell to East Calder train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bellshill station.

Train or bus from Motherwell to East Calder?

The best way to get from Motherwell to East Calder is to line 242 bus and bus which takes 2h 15m and costs £13 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Motherwell to East Calder bus arrive?

Motherwell to East Calder bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.

Where does the Motherwell to East Calder train arrive?

Motherwell to East Calder train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirknewton station.

Can I drive from Motherwell to East Calder?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to East Calder is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Motherwell to East Calder.

Where can I stay near East Calder?

There are 2718+ hotels available in East Calder.

Motherwell to East Calder - 7 ways to travel via train, line 25 bus, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Motherwell to East Calder by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 25 bus, bus
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Calder Viewbus 25 / ...
3. Take the bus from Calder View to Bowling Greenbus N28 / ...
1h 38m
£19–28
Drive 26.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Motherwell to East Caldercar 26.1 mi
33 min
£7–10
Line 242 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus 242 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus Air
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to East Calderbus
2h 15m
£13–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to East Caldertaxi 26.1 mi
33 min
£110–140
Train
1. Take the train from Bellshill to Kirknewtontrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
1h 39m
£23–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Callon Streetbus 42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gordon Avenue to Bowling Greenbus N28 / ...
2h 25m
£9–17
Line 201 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from High Road to Bank Streetbus 201
2. Take the bus from Gordon Avenue to Bowling Greenbus N28 / ...
2h 41m
£11–17

Motherwell to East Calder by train and bus

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.3 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and East Calder, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Hamilton Road to East Calder via Maxim Business Park and Edinburgh Airport in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Bellshill to Kirknewton hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 47 min.

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