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How to get fromMotherwell to Perthby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Motherwell to Perth by train, bus, or car

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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 Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    2h 2m
    £27–48

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8
    2h 38m
    £14–28

  3. Bus via Park and Ride

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus Uk091 / ...
    2h 22m
    £17–30

  4. Drive  58.1 mi

    1. Drive from Motherwell to Perthcar car 58.1 mi
    1h 13m
    £15–21

Motherwell to Perth by train and foot

Calendar240Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Road to South Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 2h 22m.

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