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About Motherwell
Motherwell is a town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located in central Scotland around an hour away on the train from Edinburgh.
The town became famous as a hub of steel in the Industrial Revolution, and now has plenty to offer visitors including Strathclyde Country Park, Discover Amazonia and Baron’s Haugh. It is also home to Motherwell FC of the Scottish Premiership.Cheap train tickets to Motherwell from across the UK
Travelling to Motherwell? The Scottish town has a famous history and offers plenty to see and do for visitors. To make the most of your trip, you can book cheap train tickets to Motherwell with TransPennine Express either online or via our app.
Motherwell Travel Links
For onward bus travel from Motherwell, the bus station is just a few minutes’ walk from the train station. You can also pick up a PlusBus ticket, with a small addition to your train fare to enjoy unlimited bus travel around the city. There is also a taxi rank located outside the station.
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FAQs
How long does it take to get to Motherwell by train?
If you’re travelling from Glasgow to Motherwell it will take you between half an hour and 40 minutes, whilst the journey from Edinburgh to Motherwell has a journey time of 50 minutes. Trains from Manchester to Motherwell will take around 3 hours in total with a change at Preston. When you’re travelling from Preston to Motherwell on the train it will take you 2 hours 20 minutes.
How do I get the cheapest train tickets to Motherwell?
If you’re looking for cheap train tickets to Motherwell, you can reduce costs by being flexible with your chosen train and travelling off-peak. For regular journeys to and from Motherwell, a season ticket is your best option for cheaper train travel, whilst you can save 1/3 on a one-off ticket with a Railcard. If you book advance train tickets to Motherwell you can cut the cost of your ticket by over 50%.
What facilities are there at Motherwell station?
There are ticket machines and accessible ticket machines at Motherwell train station, as well as a ticket office. You’ll also find storage facilities for your bike, and lost property. The train station is also next to Motherwell shopping centre.
Is there parking at Motherwell Station?
There is no car park at Motherwell train station, but there are plenty of free car parks all located within walking distance.
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Choose a season ticket
A season ticket is one of the best ways to secure over a third off train tickets if you regularly travel along the same route. Not only will you get the cheapest fares, but you’ll also save time by skipping the ticket queue. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket is right for you.
Get a Railcard
If a guaranteed third off train tickets sounds like music to your ears, a Railcard could be the perfect option. Whether you’re a student, senior, jobseeker, or just love to travel, there’s a Railcard for you. Available for one or three years, these cards help you explore the North and Scotland for less. Check out the different TransPennine Express Railcards.
Travel during Off-Peak times
Train ticket prices vary depending on the time of day. If you’re flexible with your travel times, you can bag the cheapest fares by choosing Off-Peak tickets. Check trains an hour or two before or after your ideal time to see if you can sneak some savings. Read about the different types of train tickets in our guide.
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