Trains to Motherwell

Tickets usually become available to book online and on the app 12 weeks in advance. You can sign up for Advance Ticket Alerts to be notified when tickets for your routes become available. Remember that the earlier you book, the more you save - and with an Advance ticket, you’ll always have a seat booking for stress-free travel, whatever your destination.

When you travel First Class with Avanti, all you need to do is sit back and relax - and let us take care of the rest. You’ll enjoy roomier seats with a guaranteed table, so you can catch up on emails, watch an episode of your favourite show, or get stuck into a good book. We also offer complimentary food and drink on board in First Class, served to you at your table by a dedicated host (subject to availability), with a carefully chosen menu featuring suppliers local to our routes. And if you’re departing from or arriving at one of our stations with a First Class Lounge, you can take advantage of it to enjoy snacks, refreshments, comfortable seating and free, fast Wi-Fi.

There is no taxi rank at Motherwell station, but you can use www.traintaxi.co.uk to find a local taxi company.

Yes, it’s easy to get to Motherwell by train. Avanti West Coast runs regular trains to Motherwell, so you can travel in comfort from wherever you are in the country. Check our train times page for up-to-date information on routes, journey times, and train timetables.

There is no car parking available at Motherwell station.

There are several buses serving Motherwell train station, including service numbers 201, 240X and 41. There is also a small number of bike parking spaces, although there is no car parking available.

The best way to get cheap tickets to Motherwell is to book in advance. You can do that online or on the Avanti West Coast app - and remember that when you book directly with us, you don’t pay any booking fees. It’s also easy to upgrade or change your ticket when you book with us, giving you more flexibility. There are also lots of other ways to save with Avanti. If you’re travelling with friends, family, colleagues or with a school group, consider booking a group ticket to benefit from cheaper tickets, or if you fall into one of our eligible groups, you could save up to a third on the cost of train tickets with a railcard.

Motherwell is a great place to visit all year round - although you're most likely to enjoy better weather if you visit during the summer months. Strathclyde Country Park offers plenty of outdoor activities and it also plays host to a regular roster of events including sporting competitions and The Big Family Festival.