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

From Alva to Motherwell by bus and train

To get from Alva to Motherwell in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 52 bus from Dickies Wells, Alva station to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the AVANTI WEST COAST bus from Glasgow Central station to Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Bus - 5252
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
Leaves from Dickies Wells, Alva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alva
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Stirling
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling
    ID 66004000025
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for bus
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Bus Replacement: Carlisle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Motherwell
    Ride to bus station
    Motherwell
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alva to Motherwell by bus and train via 52, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Alva to Motherwell in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52 bus from Dickies Wells, Alva station to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - 5252
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Dickies Wells, Alva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alva
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Stirling
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling
    ID 66004000025
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 9
    Ride to train station Motherwell
    Ride to train station
    Motherwell
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alva to Motherwell

The distance between Alva, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland is approximately 52.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alva 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 Alva

Alva is located at Alva, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Lovers Loan, Alva.

Bus stations close to Alva:

  • Lovers Loan, Alva
  • North Street, Alva
  • Johnstone Arms Hotel, Alva

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 from Alva to Motherwell by bus and train via 52, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Alva to Motherwell in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52 bus from Dickies Wells, Alva station to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - 5252
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Dickies Wells, Alva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alva
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Stirling
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling
    ID 66004000025
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 9
    Ride to train station Motherwell
    Ride to train station
    Motherwell
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alva and Motherwell in Scotland?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Alva to Motherwell in Scotland?

    The 52 bus line goes from Stirling station near Alva to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station near Motherwell in Scotland

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

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alva to get to Motherwell in Scotland?

    Get on the 52 bus from the Stirling stop near Alva in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alva and Motherwell in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling stop, which is closest to Motherwell in Scotland.

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