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Cardiff to Motherwell trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Motherwell takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

7h 17m
Duration
367 mi
Distance
£145
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Preston

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train
6h 35m
£103–230

Cardiff to Motherwell train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 367 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Motherwell, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Motherwell via Crewe and Preston in around 6h 35m.

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