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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Motherwell takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Motherwell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 3m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Blackpool to Motherwell train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper8h 59m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumo2h 52m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumo2h 52m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 43m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 55m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumo2h 52m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumo2h 52m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumo2h 52m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Motherwell? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Blackpool to Motherwell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 195.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Motherwell, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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