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How to get fromPreston to Motherwellby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Motherwell by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 5m
    £30–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    4h 6m
    £28–47

  3. Drive  171.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Motherwellcar car 171.1 mi
    2h 49m
    £43–62

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    5h 47m
    £68–189

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    5h 50m
    £69–190

Preston to Motherwell by train

Calendar159Weekly Trains
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Motherwell, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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