There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Motherwell by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Motherwelltrain
3h 26m£43–187Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain
7h 54m£145–254Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802
12h 1m£71–131Drive 410.2 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Motherwellcar 410.2 mi
6h 53m£102–147Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 2m£76–300Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 26m£68–175Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
4h 56m£95–226Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
5h 49m£71–192Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 8m£93–289Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Motherwelltrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
8h 44m£230–350Train #2
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
9h 26m£139–203
Southampton to Motherwell by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Motherwell is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Motherwell is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at High Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Southampton and Motherwell is 390 miles. The road distance is 412.6 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Motherwell without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 54m and costs £140 - £260.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Southampton to Motherwell, including transfers.
Southampton to Motherwell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Motherwell is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 54m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Motherwell, Scotland?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Motherwell via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to High Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 1m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–450
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Motherwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Southampton to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Motherwell is 413 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Southampton to Motherwell.
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