Explore Motherwell to Birmingham by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Motherwell to Birmingham aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Motherwell and Birmingham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £105.80, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Motherwell to Birmingham departure frequency and train timetable

With 16 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 44 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:04 and the last one is at 17:16. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:04, with the last one at 17:16.

Motherwell to Birmingham distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 393 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Booking Motherwell to Birmingham trains in advance

Booking your Motherwell to Birmingham tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

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Making the most of your Motherwell to Birmingham travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Birmingham.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Motherwell to Birmingham?

The total distance between Motherwell and Birmingham is 393 kilometres.

What is the Motherwell to Birmingham train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs £105.80. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

How far in advance can I book my Motherwell to Birmingham train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

How long does the train take from Motherwell to Birmingham?

The fastest travel time is 3 hours and 52 minutes.