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

From Motherwell to Peebles by bus and train

To get from Motherwell to Peebles in Scotland, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Motherwell station to Edinburgh station. Next, take the X62 bus from South Bridge, Old Town station to Eastgate Post Office, Peebles station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X62X62
Leaves from Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200208440
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - X62X62
    Wait for bus
    X62
    Galashiels
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Eastgate Post Office, Peebles
    Ride to bus station
    Eastgate Post Office, Peebles
    ID 69001044
    68 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Motherwell to Peebles by bus and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, SCOTRAIL and X62

To get from Motherwell to Peebles in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Motherwell station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X62 bus from South Bridge, Old Town station to Eastgate Post Office, Peebles station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X62X62
Leaves from Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200208440
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - X62X62
    Wait for bus
    X62
    Galashiels
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eastgate Post Office, Peebles
    Ride to bus station
    Eastgate Post Office, Peebles
    ID 69001044
    68 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Motherwell to Peebles

The distance between Motherwell, Scotland and Peebles, Scotland is approximately 96.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Motherwell to Peebles by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Motherwell

Motherwell is located at Motherwell, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Muir Street, Motherwell.

Train stations close to Motherwell:

  • Carfin
  • Shieldmuir
  • Bellshill

Bus stations close to Motherwell:

  • Muir Street, Motherwell
  • Pollock Street, Motherwell
  • Motherwell Library, Motherwell

Public transport stations close to Peebles, Scotland

Peebles is located at Peebles, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Firholm, Peebles.

Bus stations close to Peebles:

  • Firholm, Peebles
  • Scout Hall, Peebles
  • East Station Car Park, Peebles

Related Routes

Alternative route from Motherwell to Peebles by bus and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, SCOTRAIL and X62

To get from Motherwell to Peebles in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Motherwell station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X62 bus from South Bridge, Old Town station to Eastgate Post Office, Peebles station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X62X62
Leaves from Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200208440
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - X62X62
    Wait for bus
    X62
    Galashiels
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eastgate Post Office, Peebles
    Ride to bus station
    Eastgate Post Office, Peebles
    ID 69001044
    68 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X62.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X62.

  • Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Peebles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Motherwell to Peebles?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Motherwell in Motherwell to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Edinburgh station near Peebles in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Motherwell in Motherwell and Peebles in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Plymouth station near Motherwell in Motherwell.

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

    Get off the train at the Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Peebles in Scotland.

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