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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Motherwell takes 1h 48m and the fastest bus takes 1h 27m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

1h 48m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Motherwell bus times

Buses run hourly between Edinburgh and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 7:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 56m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 56m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 49m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 48m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 56m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 49m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 48m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 56m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 49m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 48m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 56m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 49m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 48m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 56m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 49m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 48m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFirst Greater Glasgow1h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Motherwell? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Motherwell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Pollock Street via Maxim Business Park in around 1h 50m.

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