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

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There are 5 ways to get from Motherwell to Irvine by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr
    1h 18m
    £17–35

  2. Drive 31.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motherwell to Irvinecar car 31.9 mi
    50 min
    £8–12

  3. Bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Motherwell Library to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to East Roadbus bus 11
    1h 42m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Irvinetaxi taxi 31.9 mi
    50 min
    £65–85

  5. Line 240 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2h 54m
    £15–21

Motherwell to Irvine by train

Calendar256Weekly Trains
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Irvine via Glasgow Central in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Motherwell Library to East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 1h 42m.

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