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The average train between Bristol and Motherwell takes 6h 37m 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 37m
Duration
371 mi
Distance
£141
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastCaledonian Sleeper13h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express12h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 46m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 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.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Motherwell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 370.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Motherwell via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h 36m.

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