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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sheffield to Motherwell by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 35m
    £130–200

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    7h 16m
    £29–49

  3. Drive  223.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Motherwellcar car 223.8 mi
    4h 15m
    £56–81

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    5h 47m
    £67–198

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train
    4h 36m
    £52–141

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180
    7h 51m
    £41–72

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4h 23m
    £67–150

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    5h 21m
    £103–226

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain train
    5h 29m
    £87–184

Sheffield to Motherwell by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £130–200 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to High Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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