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Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Industrial heritage museum with Scottish locomotives, engineering displays and station buildings. A strong choice for families and transport enthusiasts.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£26
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£37
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
10 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
10 h 26 m
Buses on 20 Oct
41
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Motherwell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Motherwell will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 41 buses from London to Motherwell, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 540 km distance in an average of 10 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 8 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from London to Motherwell run on average 37 times per day, taking around 10h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 540 km distance in 8h 44m.
Distance 540 km |
Average bus duration 10h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 44m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for London to Motherwell coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h49 | 12:14 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h12 | 11:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h59 | 11:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 12h21 | 19:51 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 12h10 | 19:40 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h07 | 20:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 12h37 | 20:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h40 | 19:40 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h51 | 19:51 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
NX590 | 9:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h50 | 19:50 Hamilton, Bus Station (Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 12h23 | 22:53 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 12h35 | 23:05 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 12h04 | 23:04 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h35 | 0:35 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h54 | 22:54 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h43 | 22:53 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h55 | 23:05 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 12h55 | 0:35 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h24 | 23:04 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h14 | 22:54 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX210 · NX181 | 15:35 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 14h45 | 6:20 Hamilton, Bus Station (Interchange) | 2 changes | |
NX032 · NX210 · NX181 | 15:35 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 14h45 | 6:20 Hamilton, Bus Station (Interchange) | 2 changes | |
NX541 · NX181 | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h20 | 6:20 Hamilton, Bus Station (Interchange) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 12h54 | 9:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 13h07 | 9:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h51 | 7:51 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h38 | 7:38 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h21 | 7:51 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h08 | 7:38 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h54 | 9:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h07 | 9:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h37 | 10:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h24 | 9:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h24 | 10:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h37 | 9:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 12h49 | 12:14 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h59 | 10:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h12 | 10:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h25 | 11:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 12h15 | 12:14 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h38 | 11:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
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Industrial heritage museum with Scottish locomotives, engineering displays and station buildings. A strong choice for families and transport enthusiasts.
Museum set in grand country-house rooms with collections on local history, decorative arts and the people of North Lanarkshire.
Museum and visitor centre at New Lanark exploring cotton-mill life, social reform and village history. It makes an excellent heritage day trip from Motherwell.
Large country park with woodland walks, wildlife, formal grounds and a Japanese garden. It is one of the area’s best places for a relaxed outdoor visit.
Historic estate park with riverside paths, ornamental gardens and woodland. It offers peaceful walks and easy access to Dalzell House.
Lochside park with walking routes, birdlife and broad views. It is a local favourite for a gentle stroll close to the town centre.
A hearty Scottish soup of lentils, root vegetables and usually ham or mutton. It is a staple home-cooked dish across Lanarkshire and the wider Central Belt.
Minced beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A familiar comfort dish in Scottish homes and traditional pubs.
Savoury minced offal, oats, suet and spices cooked in a casing. Scotland’s national dish is widely eaten on Burns Night and year-round.
Traditional Italian restaurant known for pasta, pizza and classic mains in a relaxed family setting popular with locals.
Modern bar and grill at Dakota Eurocentral with polished interiors, steaks and classic Scottish-influenced dishes in a smart atmosphere.
Well-known local Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori dishes and takeaway favourites in an unfussy setting.
Moderate for the UK. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels often cost less than in Glasgow or Edinburgh. Local rail and bus costs are manageable for visitors.
Restaurants often add no service charge, so 10-12.5% is polite for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
The most popular day trips by bus from Motherwell are Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Motherwell on Omio.

Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
The earliest coach runs at 00:13, the last at 23:47.

Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, known for its medieval Old Town and graceful Georgian streets. Historic landmarks, literary roots and a strong festival culture give the city a distinct, atmospheric character.
There are 112 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 53 km distance in 40m.

Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.

Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 76 km distance in 1h 24m.

Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 98 km distance in 2h 13m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Motherwell by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Motherwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Motherwell buses use the London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Motherwell bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Marble Arch is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Marble Arch has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Marble Arch. ATMs are available at London, Marble Arch.
Ticket office support is available at London, Marble Arch.
Available at London, Marble Arch: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Marble Arch: Wheelchair accessible stop.
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