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Southampton to Motherwell trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Motherwell takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

8h 13m
Duration
426 mi
Distance
£179
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
7h 54m
£144–254

Southampton to Motherwell train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Southampton and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastCaledonian Sleeper14h 40m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express14h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 12m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 8m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLumo7h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Motherwell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 425.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Motherwell via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 54m.

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