Rome2Rio

Motherwell to Edinburgh buses

Find Transport to Edinburgh

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average bus between Motherwell and Edinburgh takes 1h 54m and the fastest bus takes 1h 28m. There is a bus service every few hours from Motherwell to Edinburgh. 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 54m
Duration
41 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Motherwell to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly between Motherwell and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 53m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 3m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 44m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 7m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 44m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 50m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 44m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 7m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 44m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 50m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 44m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 7m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 44m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 50m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 44m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 7m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 44m • 1 change
  •  → 

    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 50m • 1 change
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motherwell to Edinburgh? 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 Motherwell to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Hamilton Road to Princes Street via Maxim Business Park in around 1h 41m.

Operators