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

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There are 5 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
    £32–72

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8 / ...
    2h 23m
    £8–13

  3. Drive 58 mi

    1. Drive from Motherwell to Perthcar car 58 mi
    1h 13m
    £15–21

  4. Line 240 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    3h 10m
    £32–61

  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 Park and Ridebus bus Uk091 / ...
    3h 24m
    £13–22

Motherwell to Perth by train and bus

Calendar238Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest 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, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Two other operators also service this route.

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