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How to get from Alloa to Motherwell by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Alloa to Motherwell in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Alloa station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the X11 bus from Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow station to High Road, Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X11X11
Walk to Motherwell
Leaves from Alloa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alloa
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow
    ID 6090121
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - X11X11
    Wait for bus
    X11
    Newmains
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Road, Motherwell
    ID 6160641
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Motherwell
    Walk to
    Motherwell
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 201

To get from Alloa to Motherwell in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Alloa station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 201 bus from Almada Street, Hamilton station to Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 201201
Leaves from Alloa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alloa
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Larkhall
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamilton West
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Almada Street, Hamilton
    ID 61501879
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Petersburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
    Ride to bus station
    Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
    ID 6160642
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alloa to Motherwell

The distance between Alloa, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland is approximately 51.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alloa to Motherwell by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Alloa

Alloa is located at Alloa, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Shillinghill, Alloa.

Bus stations close to Alloa:

  • Shillinghill, Alloa
  • Devon Rd, Bowhouse
  • Alloa

Public transport stations close to Motherwell, Scotland

Motherwell is located at Motherwell, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell.

Train stations close to Motherwell:

  • Motherwell
  • Airbles
  • Shieldmuir

Bus stations close to Motherwell:

  • Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
  • Milton Street, Motherwell
  • Muir Street, Motherwell

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 201

To get from Alloa to Motherwell in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Alloa station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 201 bus from Almada Street, Hamilton station to Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 201201
Leaves from Alloa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alloa
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Larkhall
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamilton West
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Almada Street, Hamilton
    ID 61501879
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Petersburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
    Ride to bus station
    Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
    ID 6160642
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X11.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct train between Alloa and Motherwell in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alloa to Motherwell in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Alloa station near Alloa to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Motherwell in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Alloa to Motherwell in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Alloa and Motherwell in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Alloa to get to Motherwell in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Alloa station near Alloa in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Alloa and Motherwell in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Motherwell in Scotland.

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