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 you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Versalis, Grangemouth station to Grahamston Station, Falkirk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Cumbernauld station to Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Versalis, Grangemouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220807
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Larbert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grahamston Station, Falkirk
    ID 66901400311
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Falkirk Grahamston
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumbernauld
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 8
    Ride to train station Motherwell
    Ride to train station
    Motherwell
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Falkirk to Motherwell by bus

To get from Falkirk to Motherwell you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Versalis, Grangemouth station to Old Denny Road, Larbert station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X27 bus and finally take the X11 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to High Road, Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - X27X27
Bus - X11X11
Walk to Motherwell
Leaves from Versalis, Grangemouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220807
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Larbert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Denny Road, Larbert
    ID 66903622004
    62 min
  • 4
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903731
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X11X11
    Wait for bus
    X11
    Newmains
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Road, Motherwell
    ID 6160641
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Motherwell
    Walk to
    Motherwell
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Falkirk to Motherwell

The distance between Falkirk and Motherwell is approximately 45.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 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.

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From Falkirk to Motherwell by bus

To get from Falkirk to Motherwell you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Versalis, Grangemouth station to Old Denny Road, Larbert station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X27 bus and finally take the X11 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to High Road, Motherwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - X27X27
Bus - X11X11
Walk to Motherwell
Leaves from Versalis, Grangemouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220807
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Larbert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Denny Road, Larbert
    ID 66903622004
    62 min
  • 4
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903731
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X11X11
    Wait for bus
    X11
    Newmains
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Road, Motherwell
    ID 6160641
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Motherwell
    Walk to
    Motherwell
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 2, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line X27, Bus line X11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Motherwell?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Falkirk to Motherwell?

    The 2 bus line goes from Versalis, Grangemouth station near Falkirk in Falkirk to Larbert station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Larbert station near Motherwell.

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

    The total travel time between Falkirk and Motherwell by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Versalis, Grangemouth stop near Falkirk in Falkirk.

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

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

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