The cheapest and fastest trains from Stafford to Motherwell
Cheapest price
£203
Average price
£203
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
353 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stafford to Motherwell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stafford to Motherwell will cost around £203 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £203.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stafford for Motherwell every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 353 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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.










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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stafford to Motherwell
Trains from Stafford to Motherwell run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 353 km distance in 4h 33m.
Distance 353 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 19:47 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Stafford to Motherwell trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Stafford and Motherwell from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stafford to Motherwell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stafford 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 Stafford and Motherwell
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Stafford Multi Story (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 84 cycle spaces in two bays on platform 1 with 42 cycle spaces in Car Park 2 (Multi-Story)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station on the left hand side.
- 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
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