Manchester Airport to Motherwell by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester Airport to Motherwell

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester Airport to Motherwell, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:04 View journey
Last train 20:10 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 292
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey AU$39.42 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 14m
Train operators 2

Taking the train from Manchester Airport to Motherwell

Ready to book a trip from Manchester Airport to Motherwell by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost from Manchester Airport to Motherwell

Ready to book tickets from Manchester Airport to Motherwell? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Manchester Airport and Motherwell typically run AU$39.42.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.

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Train times for travel from Manchester Airport to Motherwell

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 07:04 and the last departure is 19:10. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:04 and the last train leaves at 20:10. On average, a total of 16 trains make this journey each day.

Travel time and distance between Manchester Airport and Motherwell

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 4 minutes, covering a total of 292 kilometres.

When are tickets between Manchester Airport and Motherwell available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Manchester Airport and Motherwell can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Motherwell

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Motherwell.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester Airport to Motherwell

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester Airport to Motherwell? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Manchester Airport to Motherwell covers 292 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.