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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Motherwell to Dundee
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motherwell to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Dundee will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 3 trains that leave Motherwell for Dundee every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Motherwell to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 98 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£25 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Motherwell to Dundee train times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Dundee trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:35 Motherwell | 2h34 | 10:09 Dundee | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:43 Motherwell | 3h19 | 11:02 Dundee | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:22 Motherwell | 2h45 | 11:07 Dundee | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Dundee
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Trains from Motherwell to Dundee run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 21:49 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Motherwell to Dundee trainsScotRail trains will get you between Motherwell and Dundee from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Motherwell to Dundee train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell to Dundee by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Motherwell and Dundee
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Muir Street
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Accessible to all platforms - ramps to both platforms and connecting roadbridge between platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up/drop off on Airbles Road by Electric bar
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibility
WCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
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