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There are 6 ways to get from Burnley to Motherwell by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 11m
    £39–125

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 49m
    £27–44

  3. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    6h 42m

  4. Drive 177.8 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Motherwellcar car 177.8 mi
    3h 8m
    £44–64

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 25m
    £67–181

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    6h 44m
    £68–164

Burnley to Motherwell by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to High Road via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 42m.

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