The average train between Burnley and Motherwell takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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.
Trains run hourly between Burnley and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Motherwell station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Burnley to Motherwell train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Motherwell train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Burnley to Motherwell train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Motherwell is 248.9 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Motherwell via Preston in around 3h 11m.