The cheapest and fastest trains from Gretna Green to Motherwell
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gretna Green to Motherwell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gretna Green to Motherwell will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 3 trains that leave Gretna Green for Motherwell every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gretna Green to Motherwell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gretna Green to Motherwell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £30.
Distance: 105 km
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gretna Green to Motherwell
Trains from Gretna Green to Motherwell run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 04:43 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Gretna Green to Motherwell trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Gretna Green and Motherwell from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gretna Green to Motherwell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gretna Green to Motherwell by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Motherwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gretna Green and Motherwell
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Muir Street
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Accessible to all platforms - ramps to both platforms and connecting roadbridge between platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up/drop off on Airbles Road by Electric bar
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