Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Motherwell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Motherwell

With a population of 29,908, Motherwell is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Motherwell to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Motherwell

Motherwell in December
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Motherwell in December
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Motherwell

Plane

Although Motherwell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 18 miles from Motherwell. The shortest domestic flight to Motherwell departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Motherwell, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Motherwell to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Motherwell is the busiest station in Motherwell. Another popular train station is Motherwell Carfin, Borders, located 2.0 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Motherwell is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 174 miles from Motherwell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Motherwell, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Motherwell takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Motherwell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 18 miles from Motherwell. The shortest domestic flight to Motherwell departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Motherwell, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Motherwell to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Motherwell is the busiest station in Motherwell. Another popular train station is Motherwell Carfin, Borders, located 2.0 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Motherwell is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 174 miles from Motherwell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Motherwell, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Motherwell takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Motherwell

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Motherwell

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Motherwell

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Motherwell

Most booked hotels in Motherwell

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Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Holiday Inn Express Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Dakota Eurocentral
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Best Western Motherwell Centre Moorings Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Holiday Inn Express Strathclyde Park M74, Jct.5
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Mondo Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Motherwell

Hiring a car in Motherwell costs £38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Motherwell.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Motherwell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Motherwell is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Motherwell costs £38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Motherwell.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Motherwell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Motherwell is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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