Carlisle to Motherwell by train

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Overview: trains from Carlisle to Motherwell

Find the key information for travelling by train from Carlisle 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 06:52 View journey
Last train 22:02 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 56m View journey
Distance (km) 121
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey €25.34 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 2m
Train operators 5

Explore Carlisle to Motherwell by train

Thinking about travelling from Carlisle to Motherwell by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Carlisle and Motherwell

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €25.34, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Carlisle to Motherwell departure timetable

On this route, 33 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Carlisle at 06:52 and the last leaving at 21:50 during the week.

For weekend travel to Motherwell, the earliest departure is at 06:52 and the last one is at 22:02. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 12 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Carlisle to Motherwell?

This journey covers a total of 121 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 56 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Carlisle and Motherwell?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Motherwell

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Motherwell.

FAQs about the train journey from Carlisle to Motherwell

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

The total distance from Carlisle to Motherwell is 121 kilometres.

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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.