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

By bus and train

To get from Bathgate to Motherwell in Motherwell, take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate station to Airdrie station. Next, take the 201 bus from Callon Street, Airdrie station to Milton Street, Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 201201
Walk to Motherwell
Leaves from Bathgate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bathgate
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Airdrie
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Callon Street, Airdrie
    ID 6160946
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Hairmyres
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milton Street, Motherwell
    ID 616069
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Motherwell
    Walk to
    Motherwell
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and X11

To get from Bathgate to Motherwell in Motherwell, take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate 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 34 min.

94min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X11X11
Walk to Motherwell
Leaves from Bathgate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bathgate
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    49 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
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Public transport directions from Bathgate to Motherwell

The distance between Bathgate, Motherwell and Motherwell, Motherwell is approximately 24.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bathgate to Motherwell by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Motherwell – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bathgate

Bathgate is located at Bathgate, Motherwell and the nearest public transport station is Rail Station, Bathgate.

Train stations close to Bathgate:

  • Bathgate

Bus stations close to Bathgate:

  • Rail Station, Bathgate
  • Gordon Avenue, Bathgate
  • Roseberry Crescent, Bathgate

Public transport stations close to Motherwell, Motherwell

Motherwell is located at Motherwell, Motherwell 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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and X11

To get from Bathgate to Motherwell in Motherwell, take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate 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 34 min.

94min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X11X11
Walk to Motherwell
Leaves from Bathgate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bathgate
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    49 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 201.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X11.

  • Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Motherwell?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bathgate to Motherwell?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Helensburgh Central station near Bathgate in Scotland to Airdrie station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Airdrie station near Motherwell in Motherwell.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bathgate to Motherwell by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bathgate in Scotland and Motherwell in Motherwell by train and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bathgate to get to Motherwell?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Helensburgh Central station near Bathgate in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bathgate and Motherwell?

    Get off the train at the Airdrie stop, which is closest to Motherwell in Motherwell.

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