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How to get from Stirling to Motherwell by bus?

By bus

To get from Stirling to Motherwell in Motherwell, take the X36 bus from Bus Station, Stirling station to St James Road, Glasgow station. Next, take the X11 bus from St James Road, Glasgow station to High Road, Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X36X36
Bus - X11X11
Walk to Motherwell
Leaves from Bus Station, Stirling

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999106
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X36X36
    Wait for bus
    X36
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James Road, Glasgow
    ID 6090127
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St James Road, Glasgow
    ID 60904211
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X11X11
    Wait for bus
    X11
    Newmains
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Road, Motherwell
    ID 6160641
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Motherwell
    Walk to
    Motherwell
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Stirling to Motherwell in Motherwell, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the M8 bus from Bus Station, Stirling station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Glasgow Central station to Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M8M8
Bus - 901901
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Bus Station, Stirling

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999102
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - M8M8
    Wait for bus
    M8
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903766
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Renfield Street, Glasgow
    ID 609077
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 9
    Ride to train station Motherwell
    Ride to train station
    Motherwell
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stirling to Motherwell

The distance between Stirling, Motherwell and Motherwell, Motherwell is approximately 42.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stirling to Motherwell by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Motherwell – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Stirling

Stirling is located at Stirling, Motherwell and the nearest public transport station is Stance B, Stirling.

Train stations close to Stirling:

  • Stirling
  • Bridge Of Allan

Bus stations close to Stirling:

  • Stance B, Stirling
  • Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling
  • Stance A, Stirling

Public transport stations close to Motherwell, Motherwell

Motherwell is located at Motherwell, Motherwell and the nearest public transport station is Douglas Street, North Motherwell.

Train stations close to Motherwell:

  • Carfin
  • Airbles
  • Holytown

Bus stations close to Motherwell:

  • Douglas Street, North Motherwell
  • Scotia Street, North Motherwell
  • Pollock Street, Motherwell

By bus and train

To get from Stirling to Motherwell in Motherwell, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the M8 bus from Bus Station, Stirling station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Glasgow Central station to Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M8M8
Bus - 901901
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Bus Station, Stirling

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999102
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - M8M8
    Wait for bus
    M8
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903766
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Renfield Street, Glasgow
    ID 609077
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 9
    Ride to train station Motherwell
    Ride to train station
    Motherwell
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line X36, Bus line X11.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line M8, Bus line 901, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Motherwell?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stirling to Motherwell?

    The X36 bus line goes from Bus Station, Stirling station near Stirling in Scotland to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glasgow station near Motherwell in Motherwell.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stirling to Motherwell by bus?

    The total travel time between Stirling in Scotland and Motherwell in Motherwell by bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the X36 bus from the Bus Station, Stirling stop near Stirling in Scotland.

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

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

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