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Holyhead to Motherwell Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Holyhead to Motherwell? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £27.50, with average prices for this route around £27.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
10:38 5h 8m, Changes required Holyhead	15:46 Motherwell	Find Tickets
11:30 5h 28m, Changes required Holyhead	16:58 Motherwell	Find Tickets
13:04 5h 17m, Changes required Holyhead	18:21 Motherwell	Find Tickets
13:04 5h 56m, Changes required Holyhead	19:00 Motherwell	Find Tickets
13:27 5h 37m, Changes required Holyhead	19:04 Motherwell	Find Tickets
14:48 5h 33m, Changes required Holyhead	20:21 Paris	Find Tickets

Holyhead to Motherwell Train Route Details

First train

04:59

Last train

19:48

Departure station

Holyhead

Arrival station

Motherwell

Journey time

5h 8m

Distance

280 km

Price

£27.50*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Holyhead to Motherwell

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Holyhead to Motherwell can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Holyhead to Motherwell, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Holyhead to Motherwell ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Holyhead to Motherwell more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Holyhead to Motherwell train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Holyhead to Motherwell Train prices and times

Holyhead to Motherwell Train Route Details