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

By bus and train

To get from Kilmarnock to Motherwell in Motherwell, take the X76 bus from Bus Station, Kilmarnock station to Waterloo Lane, Glasgow station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Glasgow Central station to Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X76X76
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Bus Station, Kilmarnock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090190
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station Motherwell
    Ride to train station
    Motherwell
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via X76 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Kilmarnock to Motherwell in Motherwell, take the X76 bus from Bus Station, Kilmarnock station to Waterloo Lane, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X76X76
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bus Station, Kilmarnock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090190
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Lanark
  • 6
    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 Kilmarnock to Motherwell

The distance between Kilmarnock, Motherwell and Motherwell, Motherwell is approximately 37.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock is located at Kilmarnock, Motherwell and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Kilmarnock.

Bus stations close to Kilmarnock:

  • Bus Station, Kilmarnock
  • Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
  • London Road, Kilmarnock

Public transport stations close to Motherwell, Motherwell

Motherwell is located at Motherwell, Motherwell and the nearest public transport station is Hamilton Road, Motherwell.

Train stations close to Motherwell:

  • Motherwell
  • Holytown
  • Airbles

Bus stations close to Motherwell:

  • Hamilton Road, Motherwell
  • High Road, Motherwell
  • Motherwell Library, Motherwell

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via X76 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Kilmarnock to Motherwell in Motherwell, take the X76 bus from Bus Station, Kilmarnock station to Waterloo Lane, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X76X76
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bus Station, Kilmarnock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090190
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Lanark
  • 6
    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 Kilmarnock to Motherwell?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line X76, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line X76, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Motherwell?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kilmarnock to Motherwell?

    The X76 bus line goes from Bus Station, Kilmarnock station near Kilmarnock in Scotland to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow station near Motherwell in Motherwell.

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

    The total travel time between Kilmarnock in Scotland and Motherwell in Motherwell by bus and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the X76 bus from the Bus Station, Kilmarnock stop near Kilmarnock in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow station, which is closest to Motherwell in Motherwell.

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