Motherwell to Wishaw by train

Travelling from Motherwell to Wishaw by train

Considering a train trip from Motherwell to Wishaw? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Motherwell and Wishaw

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 US$3.31, 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 3 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 Wishaw departure frequency and train timetable

With 51 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 20 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 05:48 and the last one is at 23:18. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:48, with the last one at 23:17.

Travel time and distance between Motherwell and Wishaw

The route’s fastest journey takes 5 minutes, covering a total of 5 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Motherwell and Wishaw

Tickets for travel between Motherwell and Wishaw can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Maximising your travels to Wishaw

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