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

From Falkirk to Motherwell by bus and train

To get from Falkirk to Motherwell in Motherwell, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Weir Street, Falkirk station to Station, Polmont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally 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 38 min.

98min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X11X11
Walk to Motherwell
Leaves from Weir Street, Falkirk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Weir Street, Falkirk
    ID 66901002012
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Maddiston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station, Polmont
    ID 66902500026
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Polmont
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow
    ID 6090121
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - X11X11
    Wait for bus
    X11
    Newmains
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Road, Motherwell
    ID 6160641
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Motherwell
    Walk to
    Motherwell
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Falkirk to Motherwell by bus and train via 1, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Falkirk to Motherwell in Motherwell, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 1 bus from Weir Street, Falkirk station to Station, Polmont 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 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Weir Street, Falkirk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Weir Street, Falkirk
    ID 66901002012
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Maddiston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station, Polmont
    ID 66902500026
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Polmont
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Wishaw
  • 9
    Ride to train station Motherwell
    Ride to train station
    Motherwell
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Falkirk to Motherwell

The distance between Falkirk, Motherwell and Motherwell, Motherwell is approximately 43.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Falkirk 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 Falkirk

Falkirk is located at Falkirk, Motherwell and the nearest public transport station is St Andrew`S Church, Falkirk.

Train stations close to Falkirk:

  • Camelon
  • Falkirk Grahamston

Bus stations close to Falkirk:

  • St Andrew`S Church, Falkirk
  • Grahamston Station, Falkirk
  • Weir Street, Falkirk

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

Alternative route from Falkirk to Motherwell by bus and train via 1, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Falkirk to Motherwell in Motherwell, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 1 bus from Weir Street, Falkirk station to Station, Polmont 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 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Weir Street, Falkirk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Weir Street, Falkirk
    ID 66901002012
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Maddiston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station, Polmont
    ID 66902500026
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Polmont
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Wishaw
  • 9
    Ride to train station Motherwell
    Ride to train station
    Motherwell
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X11.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Motherwell?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Falkirk to Motherwell?

    The 1 bus line goes from Weir Street, Falkirk station near Falkirk in Scotland to Maddiston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Maddiston station near Motherwell in Motherwell.

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

    The total travel time between Falkirk in Scotland and Motherwell in Motherwell by bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Weir Street, Falkirk stop near Falkirk in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Maddiston stop, which is closest to Motherwell in Motherwell.

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