Liverpool to Motherwell train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Motherwell

Showing times and prices for 17 Jun

Cheapest price

£39

Average price

£49

Fastest journey

4 h 21 m

Average duration

4 h 46 m

Trains per day

Distance

272 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Motherwell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool to Motherwell will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.

Fast trains

To travel from Liverpool to Motherwell you need to make at least one change.

Y05513+

W09855+

C06306

05:434h21

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

10:04Motherwell station (MTH)

£391One-way

2 changes

Y06480+

C26817

05:465h27

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

11:13Motherwell station (MTH)

£521One-way

1 change

Y06480+

W09858+

C27297

05:464h31

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

10:17Motherwell station (MTH)

£551One-way

2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool to Motherwell

United Kingdom

Trains from Liverpool to Motherwell run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Distance

272 km

Average train duration

4h 23m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 1m

First train

04:44

Last train

20:21

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Train providers: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express trains Liverpool to Motherwell

You can travel by train between Liverpool and Motherwell with Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express for as low as £23. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Liverpool to Motherwell train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: £23
Virgin Trains frequency: 8 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Liverpool to Motherwell with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: £29

FAQs: Liverpool to Motherwell train

FAQs: Travel by train from Liverpool to Motherwell easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Motherwell.

Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Motherwell can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool to Motherwell is £29; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Liverpool to Motherwell is 3 h 1 min to travel the 169 mile long route, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Liverpool to Motherwell leaves at 05: 43. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Liverpool to Motherwell leaves at 20: 23.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Liverpool to Motherwell without having to change trains with first_transpennine_express. There is 1 direct train from Liverpool to Motherwell each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Liverpool to Motherwell, you can count on Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Motherwell. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Liverpool and Motherwell and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 23.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street, which is located around 0.4 miles (732 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Motherwell, located 0.2 miles (330 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Motherwell from Liverpool is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 1 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Liverpool to Motherwell is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Motherwell including taking a train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Motherwell

Liverpool

Motherwell

The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool Lime Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Lime Street for your trip from Liverpool to Motherwell.

Liverpool Lime Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
Sun: 07:15 - 23:05

Wifi

Free public Wi-Fi available.

Lockers

The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station

Parking

Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street

Dining

Caffè Nero
Costa Coffee
Upper Crust
Starbucks
JD Wetherspoon

Taxis

Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.

Accessibility

Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.

Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets

Hotel

Pembroke Studios
Riley’s Rooms
Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
Sun: 07:15 - 23:05

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Alongside station entrance
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Located in the main concourse.

Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street

Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.