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Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Motherwell takes 3h 26m 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.

3h 26m
Duration
201 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Burnley to Motherwell train times

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 11:06 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express13h 33m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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.

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  • Distance: 201.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Motherwell via Preston in around 3h 16m.

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