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

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There are 6 ways to get from Motherwell to Polmont by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X11 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Polmonttrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    1h 17m
    £13–22

  2. Drive  23.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motherwell to Polmontcar car 23.7 mi
    34 min
    £6–9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Polmonttrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    1h 21m
    £12–24

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus bus X37
    2h 29m
    £9–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Polmonttaxi taxi 23.7 mi
    34 min
    £100–130

  6. Bus, train via Muir Street

    1. Take the bus from Muir Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Polmonttrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    1h 18m
    £11–18

Motherwell to Polmont by train and foot

Calendar271Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Polmont via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Road to Claremont Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 2h 29m.

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