Bristol to Motherwell Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Motherwell takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

6h 40m
Duration: 371 mi
Distance: £141
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Preston

best

Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain

6h 36m

£104–208

Bristol to Motherwell train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bristol and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:10 PM → 10:17 AM
Arrives next day
12h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:33 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
10:33 AM → 4:21 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:32 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:33 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
10:33 AM → 4:21 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:32 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:33 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
10:33 AM → 4:21 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:32 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:33 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
10:33 AM → 4:21 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:32 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:33 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
10:33 AM → 4:21 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:32 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:22 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
10:33 AM → 4:21 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.