Trains from Manchester to Motherwell

Manchester to Motherwell train information

Manchester Motherwell train map

Train duration -
Arrival Motherwell, Scotland
Departure Manchester, England
Distance 174 Miles
  • The route connecting Manchester, which is in England and Motherwell, located in Scotland is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.
  • There are 174 miles from Manchester to Motherwell. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Motherwell from Manchester, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.
  • Prices can vary depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Manchester to Motherwell train tickets

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Manchester - Motherwell prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Manchester to Motherwell by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Manchester - Motherwell: the best time to book cheap trains

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The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Purchasing your train from Manchester to Motherwell in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £13 when booking your ticket 7 days in advance which is 63% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Manchester to Motherwell trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Manchester and Motherwell by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Motherwell to Manchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Manchester - Motherwell train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Manchester Motherwell train ticket.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Manchester to Motherwell? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Manchester Motherwell ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Manchester to Motherwell (one way journey).

Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Manchester to Motherwell train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare