There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Motherwell by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2h 54m£19–40Drive 70.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Andrews to Motherwellcar 70.8 mi
1h 31m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 25m£32–56Bus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus X59 / ...
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Maxim Business Parkbus 900
3h 58m£20–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X59 / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 58m£19–39
Saint Andrews to Motherwell by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Motherwell is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Motherwell is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Road via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Motherwell via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Saint Andrews and Motherwell is 109 miles. The road distance is 71.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Motherwell without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs £19 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Saint Andrews to Motherwell, including transfers.
Saint Andrews to Motherwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Saint Andrews to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Motherwell is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?
FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Motherwell via Railway Station, Cupar, and Haymarket in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Shandwick Place to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Andrews to Motherwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Saint Andrews to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Motherwell is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Saint Andrews to Motherwell.
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