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Bristol to Motherwell trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Motherwell takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. 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.

7h 6m
Duration
371 mi
Distance
£155
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train
6h 37m
£120–218

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 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLumo6h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastCaledonian Sleeper13h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 55m • 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, October 10, 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 CoastTransPennine Express5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 44m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLumo5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 55m • 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, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 55m • 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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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: 7h 6m

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 Carlisle in around 6h 37m.

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