How to get from Motherwell to Cumbernauld by bus?

By bus

To get from Motherwell to Cumbernauld in Scotland, take the 240 bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the X25 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Bus - 240240
Bus - X25X25
Walk to Cumbernauld
Leaves from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 6090117
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903718
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X25X25
    Wait for bus
    X25
    Abronhill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds
    ID 61601259
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cumbernauld
    Walk to
    Cumbernauld
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 240 and E3

To get from Motherwell to Cumbernauld in Scotland, take the 240 bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the E3 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Bus - 240240
Bus - E3E3
Walk to Cumbernauld
Leaves from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 6090117
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903769
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Dundee City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds
    ID 61601259
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cumbernauld
    Walk to
    Cumbernauld
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Motherwell to Cumbernauld

The distance between Motherwell, Scotland and Cumbernauld, Scotland is approximately 27.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Motherwell to Cumbernauld by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Motherwell

Motherwell is located at Motherwell, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Milton Street, Motherwell.

Train stations close to Motherwell:

  • Airbles
  • Carfin
  • Shieldmuir

Bus stations close to Motherwell:

  • Milton Street, Motherwell
  • Muir Street, Motherwell
  • High Road, Motherwell

Public transport stations close to Cumbernauld, Scotland

Cumbernauld is located at Cumbernauld, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds.

Bus stations close to Cumbernauld:

  • Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds
  • Athelstane Drive, Greenfaulds
  • Archray Road, Condorrat

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 240 and E3

To get from Motherwell to Cumbernauld in Scotland, take the 240 bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the E3 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Bus - 240240
Bus - E3E3
Walk to Cumbernauld
Leaves from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 6090117
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903769
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Dundee City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds
    ID 61601259
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cumbernauld
    Walk to
    Cumbernauld
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Motherwell to Cumbernauld?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 240, Bus line X25.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Motherwell to Cumbernauld?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 240, Bus line E3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Cumbernauld?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Motherwell to Cumbernauld?

    The 240 bus line goes from Glasgow station near Motherwell in Motherwell to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Cumbernauld in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Motherwell to Cumbernauld by bus?

    The total travel time between Motherwell in Motherwell and Cumbernauld in Scotland by bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Motherwell to get to Cumbernauld?

    Get on the 240 bus from the Glasgow stop near Motherwell in Motherwell.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Motherwell and Cumbernauld?

    Get off the bus at the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop, which is closest to Cumbernauld in Scotland.

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