Taxis in Motherwell — Fixed Fares, 24/7
Dream Taxis covers Motherwell and the North Lanarkshire towns around it, day and night. Here's a local fact worth money: from Motherwell, Edinburgh Airport (£63.79) is as quick as Glasgow Airport (£60.66) — we quote both fixed, so you can pick the flight, not the motorway.
Airport runs from Motherwell — both directions priced
Motherwell sits between Scotland's two big airports, and the honest answer is that neither is "the" airport here — so we publish both. Live numbers from our own quote engine:
| From Motherwell | Saloon (1–4) | 6-seater | Journey time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | £63.79 | £94.56 | ~55 min |
| Glasgow Airport | £60.66 | £87.51 | ~1 hr |
| Prestwick Airport | £78.31 | £114.20 | ~1 hr |
*Typical driving times in normal traffic from Motherwell town centre. Fares checked 16 August 2026 against our live quote engine — the exact price always appears before you confirm. Flight tracking is included on every airport pickup.
Motherwell, Wishaw and the villages between
Town-centre runs, Forgewood, Ladywell and North Motherwell, out to Carfin, New Stevenston and Wishaw — plus Strathclyde Country Park on a summer Saturday and Fir Park on a match day. Motherwell station sits on the West Coast Main Line, so we do a steady trade meeting late trains; book ahead and the car is waiting, whatever time the service actually gets in.
- ✔ 24/7 across Motherwell & Wishaw
- ✔ Fixed fares, quoted up front
- ✔ Station & match-day pickups
- ✔ 6-seaters for groups and luggage
- ✔ Card, cash or app payment
Motherwell taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Motherwell to Glasgow Airport?
A standard saloon with Dream Taxis is a fixed £60.66 from Motherwell to Glasgow Airport, taking about an hour. A 6-seater people carrier is £87.51.
Which airport is quickest by taxi from Motherwell?
Edinburgh Airport, usually — from Motherwell it's about 55 minutes via the M8 with Dream Taxis and a fixed £63.79, marginally quicker and cheaper than Glasgow Airport at £60.66 and about an hour. It surprises people; check both before you book flights.
Do you pick up from Motherwell station?
Yes — Motherwell station, on the West Coast Main Line, is a regular Dream Taxis pickup. Book to the station entrance and the driver meets you as trains arrive, including late-night services.
What areas around Motherwell do you cover?
All of Motherwell — Forgewood, Ladywell, North Motherwell and the town centre — plus Carfin, New Stevenston, Wishaw and the surrounding North Lanarkshire villages, and Strathclyde Country Park.
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