Birmingham to Motherwell by train

Travelling by train from Birmingham to Motherwell

Ready to travel from Birmingham to Motherwell by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Birmingham and Motherwell: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €46.02, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train schedule for travel between Birmingham and Motherwell

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 14 trains make this journey of 393 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Birmingham is at 06:00 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 19:15.

During the weekend, 05:57 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 19:15 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 49 minutes.

Birmingham to Motherwell train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 393 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Booking time frame: Birmingham to Motherwell trains

Tickets for travel to Motherwell along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your Birmingham to Motherwell 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: Motherwell.