The cheapest and fastest trains from Motherwell to Perth
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motherwell to Perth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Perth will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 1 trains that leave Motherwell for Perth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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.


Live departures
Motherwell to Perth train times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Perth trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:47 Motherwell | 2h32 | 11:19 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
![]() | 04:47 Motherwell | 2h23 | 07:10 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Perth
Trains from Motherwell to Perth run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 21:42 |
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FAQs: Motherwell to Perth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell to Perth 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 Perth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Motherwell and Perth
- 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
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 19:30 Saturday 07:45 - 19:15 Sunday 08:15 - 19:15
- Type of shops available: Travelines and 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: 7
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near the automatic gates at the station entrance. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- 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 from the main station entrance car park
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