Train Cardiff to Motherwell from £143 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Motherwell takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

6h 35m
Duration: 367 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 24m

£94–229

Cardiff to Motherwell train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

9:21 PM → 1:05 PM
Arrives next day
15h 44m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

8:42 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

8:55 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 5:00 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 7:05 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 9:32 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

8:55 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 5:00 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 7:05 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 9:32 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

8:55 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 5:00 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 7:05 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 9:32 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

8:55 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 5:00 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 7:05 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 9:32 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

8:55 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 5:00 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 7:05 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 9:32 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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