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Outbound fromBradford to Motherwell by train
It takes an average of 5h 7m to travel from Bradford to Motherwell by train, over a distance of around 164 miles (264 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Bradford to Motherwell and tickets for this journey start from £25.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:26 | |
| Departure station | Bradford | |
| Arrival station | Motherwell | |
| Journey time | From 3h 39m | |
| Distance | 164 miles (264 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £25.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Travelling from Bradford to Motherwell by train
Looking to travel from Bradford to Motherwell by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 7 minutes to travel from Bradford to Motherwell by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 39 minutes though. You'll usually find 23 trains per day running along the 164 miles (264 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Motherwell, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to get to Motherwell. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Bradford to Motherwell in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £25.40.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bradford to Motherwell is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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