There are 4 ways to get from Motherwell to Perth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain Lanark - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h£30–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8
2h 38m£14–28Bus, line 7 bus
- Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X11 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Fairhill View to South Streetbus 12 / ...
2h 33m£17–30Drive 58.1 mi
- Drive from Motherwell to Perthcar 58.1 mi
1h 13m£15–21
Motherwell to Perth by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Perth is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Perth is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Perth. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at South Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Fairhill View. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Perth. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Perth via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Motherwell and Perth is 76 miles. The road distance is 58.4 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Perth without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Motherwell to Perth, including transfers.
Motherwell to Perth bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Motherwell to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Perth is to train which takes 2h and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 2h 33m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Road to South Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Fairhill View in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Hamilton Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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More Questions & Answers
Motherwell to Perth bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at South Street station.
Motherwell to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Perth is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Motherwell to Perth.
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