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How to get to Motherwell by bus?

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Bus stations near Motherwell

  • Queen Street, Motherwell,7 min walk,
  • St Andrews Church, Motherwell,8 min walk,
  • Ladywell Road, Motherwell,9 min walk,
  • Pollock Street, Motherwell,11 min walk,
  • Hamilton Road, Motherwell,11 min walk,

Train stations near Motherwell

  • Shieldmuir,27 min walk,

Bus routes to Motherwell

  • 244,North Lodge,
  • 201,Petersburn,
  • 240,Birkenshaw,
  • 247,Bothwell,
  • N240,Parkside,
  • 209,Bellshill,
  • 241,Coltness,
  • 5,Bellshill,
  • 41,Lanark,
  • 242,Motherwell,
  • 253,Coalburn,
  • 266,Dykehead,
  • 355,North Lodge,
  • X11,Newmains,
  • 42,Netherton,
  • 42A,Whinhall,
  • 92,Motherwell,
  • 240X,Glasgow,
  • 254,Newarthill,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Motherwell?

    The nearest stations to Motherwell are:

    • Queen Street, Motherwell is 500 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • St Andrews Church, Motherwell is 570 meters away, 8 min walk.
    • Ladywell Road, Motherwell is 631 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • Pollock Street, Motherwell is 795 meters away, 11 min walk.
    • Hamilton Road, Motherwell is 855 meters away, 11 min walk.
    • Shieldmuir is 2082 meters away, 27 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Motherwell?

    These bus lines stop near Motherwell: 201, 240X, 41.

  • Which train lines stop near Motherwell?

    These train lines stop near Motherwell: CROSSCOUNTRY, SCOTRAIL.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Motherwell?

    The nearest train station to Motherwell is Shieldmuir. It’s a 27 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Motherwell?

    The nearest bus stop to Motherwell is Queen Street, Motherwell. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Motherwell?

    The SCOTRAIL is the first train that goes to Motherwell. It stops nearby at 16:01.

  • What time is the last train to Motherwell?

    The SCOTRAIL is the last train that goes to Motherwell. It stops nearby at 16:01.

  • What time is the first bus to Motherwell?

    The 266 is the first bus that goes to Motherwell. It stops nearby at 05:19.

  • What time is the last bus to Motherwell?

    The 240 is the last bus that goes to Motherwell. It stops nearby at 00:32.

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Public Transportation to Motherwell

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MotherwellMotherwell (Scots: Mitherwall, Scottish Gaelic: Tobar na Màthar) is a town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, south east of Glasgow. It has a population of around 32,120. Historically in the parish of Dalziel and part of Lanarkshire, Motherwell is the headquarters for North Lanarkshire Council. Geographically the River Clyde separates Motherwell from Hamilton to the west whereas the South Calder Water separates Motherwell from Carfin to the north-east and New Stevenston and Bellshill towards the north. Motherwell is also geographically attached to Wishaw and the two towns form a large urban area in North Lanarkshire, with both towns having similar populations and strong community ties.
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Motherwell has 2 transport type(s), including: bus or train, operated by several transport agencies, including First Greater Glasgow, First Aberdeen, Lothian Buses, McGill's Bus Service, Stagecoach East Scotland, Stagecoach Bluebird, Xplore Dundee, Community Transport Glasgow, Prentice Westwood, McCall's Coaches, J P Minibus, National Rail, R Robertson & Son, Burnbrae Garage and Ember

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