12:103h57Motherwell16:07Leeds£361One-way0 changes
7:484h48Motherwell12:36Leeds£481One-way0 changes
8:075h20Motherwell13:27Leeds£681One-way0 changes
12:103h57Motherwell16:07Leeds£361One-way0 changes
7:484h48Motherwell12:36Leeds£481One-way0 changes
8:075h20Motherwell13:27Leeds£681One-way0 changes
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Compare coach and train for Motherwell to Leeds
The cheapest option from Motherwell to Leeds is coach, with an average price of £25. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Leeds among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 271 km
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Live departures
Motherwell to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Leeds trains for today, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 8:12 Motherwell | 4h10 | 12:22 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:47 Motherwell | 4h40 | 13:27 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:52 Motherwell | 3h44 | 12:36 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Motherwell to Leeds trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Motherwell to Leeds.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Motherwell to Leeds.
Why book with Omio over Trip, Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Motherwell to Leeds.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Motherwell to Leeds.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Leeds
Typically, there are 5 trains per day from Motherwell to Leeds, including direct trains, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:01, the last at 20:21. The fastest train covers the 271 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 271 km |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Lowest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 2:01 |
Last train 20:21 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express from Motherwell to Leeds trainsNorthern Rail, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Motherwell and Leeds from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Motherwell to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Motherwell and Leeds
Most Motherwell to Leeds trains use the Motherwell to Leeds station pair, with some services arriving at Burley Park. Use this guide to compare Motherwell and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Motherwell station do trains to Leeds leave from?
Getting to Motherwell from Motherwell city centre
Motherwell train station facilities and services
Motherwell has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Motherwell.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Motherwell.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Motherwell. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Motherwell: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Motherwell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Motherwell: 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.
Getting to Airbles from Motherwell city centre
Airbles train station facilities and services
Airbles has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Airbles.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Airbles: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Airbles: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Airbles: 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.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Burley Park from Leeds city centre
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park train station facilities and services
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, 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, Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Cottingley from Leeds city centre
Cottingley is 4 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Cottingley train station facilities and services
Cottingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cottingley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cottingley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cottingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cottingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Platform 1 is not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge. Platform 2 has level access.Level access to both platforms but nothing to get between the 2 platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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