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Halifax to Motherwell trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Motherwell takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 59m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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  1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 40m
£45–121

Halifax to Motherwell train times

Trains run hourly between Halifax and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumo4h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 20m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 23m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper8h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 54m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 50m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 54m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 55m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 55m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 54m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax 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: 222.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Motherwell via Preston in around 3h 40m.

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