How to get from Motherwell to Dunfermline by bus?

By bus

To get from Motherwell to Dunfermline in Scotland, take the 240 bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the X27 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Dunfermline station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Bus - 240240
Bus - X27X27
Walk to Dunfermline
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 60903738
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kirkcaldy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dunfermline
    Walk to
    Dunfermline
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via X11 and X27

To get from Motherwell to Dunfermline in Scotland, take the X11 bus from Motherwell Library, Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the X27 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Dunfermline station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X11X11
Bus - X27X27
Walk to Dunfermline
Leaves from Motherwell Library, Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Motherwell Library, Motherwell
    ID 6160640
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X11X11
    Wait for bus
    X11
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903731
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kirkcaldy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dunfermline
    Walk to
    Dunfermline
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Motherwell to Dunfermline

The distance between Motherwell, Scotland and Dunfermline, Scotland is approximately 54.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Motherwell to Dunfermline 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
  • Hamilton West
  • Shieldmuir

Bus stations close to Motherwell:

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

Public transport stations close to Dunfermline, Scotland

Dunfermline is located at Dunfermline, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Kingsgate Centre, Dunfermline.

Train stations close to Dunfermline:

  • Dunfermline Town
  • Dunfermline Queen Margaret
  • Rosyth

Bus stations close to Dunfermline:

  • Kingsgate Centre, Dunfermline
  • James Street, Dunfermline
  • Carnegie Centre, Dunfermline

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via X11 and X27

To get from Motherwell to Dunfermline in Scotland, take the X11 bus from Motherwell Library, Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the X27 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Dunfermline station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X11X11
Bus - X27X27
Walk to Dunfermline
Leaves from Motherwell Library, Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Motherwell Library, Motherwell
    ID 6160640
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X11X11
    Wait for bus
    X11
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903731
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kirkcaldy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dunfermline
    Walk to
    Dunfermline
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 240, Bus line X27.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line X11, Bus line X27.

  • Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Dunfermline?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Motherwell to Dunfermline?

    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 Dunfermline in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Motherwell in Motherwell and Dunfermline in Scotland by bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

    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 Dunfermline?

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

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