The cheapest and fastest trains from Motherwell to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
5 h 21 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motherwell to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Sheffield will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 3 trains that leave Motherwell for Sheffield 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 313 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 31 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 Motherwell to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 313 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£77 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Motherwell to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Sheffield 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 |
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![]() | 04:48 Motherwell | 4h21 | 09:09 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Sheffield
Trains from Motherwell to Sheffield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 20:21. The fastest train covers the 313 km distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 313 km |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 03:10 |
Last train 20:21 |
Train companies: first_transpennine_express, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Motherwell to Sheffield trainsfirst_transpennine_express, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Motherwell and Sheffield 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 Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Motherwell and Sheffield
- 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 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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